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Less than 10 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 17

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There were less than 10 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 17, making up less than 50% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 17, there were 20 deaths in the state. Less than 50% of deaths were caused by heart disease and less than 50% were from cancer

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 Sept. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 50
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)< 10< 50
Heart disease< 10< 50
Influenza and pneumonia00
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
Alzheimer's disease00
Chronic lower respiratory diseases00
Cerebrovascular diseases00
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00
COVID-19 (multiple cause)00

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