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13 people die in South Carolina from cancer in week ending Jan. 1

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There were 13 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Jan. 1, a 79 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 1, there were 48 deaths in the state. Less than 20.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 27.1 percent were from cancer and less than 20.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 22.9 percent 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.

South Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending Jan. 1

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-01-01Number of Deaths 2021-12-25
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1362
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 1013
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1019
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 1033
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 1036
Heart disease< 1071
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases017

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending Jan. 1
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-01-01Number of Deaths 2021-12-25
Alzheimer disease and dementia1132

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