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How Many Deaths from Cancer Occur in Persons Who Are

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How many deaths from cancer occur in persons who are age 65 and older?


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Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to insulin production or action issues.

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, resulting from inadequate levels of antidiuretic hormone or the kidney's response to it.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that promotes the increase of blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

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