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Thursday, November 21, 2024

350 people die from cancer in Ohio during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 350 deaths from cancer reported in Ohio in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 19.4% of total deaths by all causes in Ohio, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 1,807 deaths in the state. 17.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.4% were from cancer and 10% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 13.2% of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

Ohio top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)35019.4
Heart disease32117.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1055.8
Cerebrovascular diseases1035.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases985.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)754.2
Alzheimer's disease703.9
Diabetes mellitus603.3
Influenza and pneumonia502.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis321.8

Ohio Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia23813.2

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