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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

204 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending Nov. 12

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There were 204 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 17.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Nov. 12, there were 1,147 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.8% were from cancer and 1.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.7% 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.

South Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending Nov. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease23420.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)20417.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases564.9
Cerebrovascular diseases504.4
Alzheimer's disease474.1
Diabetes mellitus373.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)221.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis211.8
Influenza and pneumonia161.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending Nov. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia12310.7

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