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76 people die from cancer in New Mexico during week ending July 15

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There were 76 deaths from cancer reported in New Mexico in the week ending July 15, making up 19.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 389 deaths in the state. 20.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5% were from cancer and less than 2.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.7% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease8020.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7619.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases205.1
Cerebrovascular diseases164.1
Diabetes mellitus133.3
Alzheimer's disease112.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 2.6

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia225.7

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