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51 people die in New Mexico from cancer in week ending March 5

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There were 51 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending March 5, a 5.6% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 5, there were 279 deaths in the state. 18.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.3% were from cancer and 19.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.8% 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.

New Mexico top 10 causes of death in week ending March 5

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 5Deaths in Week Ending Feb. 26
Heart disease5255
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5154
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2949
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2639
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1516
Cerebrovascular diseases1114
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 1011
Alzheimer's disease< 1012

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending March 5
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 5Deaths in Week Ending Feb. 26
Alzheimer disease and dementia1931

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