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31 people die from cancer in New Mexico during week ending Feb. 5

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There were 31 deaths from cancer reported in New Mexico in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 14.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 5, there were 211 deaths in the state. 10.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.7 percent were from cancer and 45 percent were from COVID-19.

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.

New Mexico top 10 causes of death in week ending Feb. 5

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)4923.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4621.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3114.7
Heart disease2210.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases115.2
Cerebrovascular diseases115.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 4.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 4.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

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