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10 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending March 5

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There were 10 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending March 5, a 58.3% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 5, there were 61 deaths in the state. 31.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.4% were from cancer and less than 16.4% 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.

South Dakota top 10 causes of death in week ending March 5

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 5Deaths in Week Ending Feb. 26
Heart disease1919
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1024
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10

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