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There were 13 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 23.5% decrease from the previous week.

15 Hispanic people in Kansas passed away in week ending Oct. 22

There were 15 Hispanic people who died in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Kansas deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Oct. 22

Kansas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

10 people die in Kansas from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 33.3% decrease from the previous week.

74 people die from cancer in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

There were 74 deaths from cancer reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 18.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Kansas during week ending October 22?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 102 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 22.

62 people in 45-64 age group in Kansas are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

By Sunflower State News | Nov 5, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 62 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 22.

31 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

By Sunflower State News | Nov 5, 2022

There were 31 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 7.7% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

16 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

By Sunflower State News | Nov 5, 2022

There were 16 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

Gorillas Set for Final Regular Season Road Trip

The Pittsburg State University volleyball team will make its final road trip of the regular season as the Gorillas travel to Nebraska-Kearney and Fort Hays State this Thursday (Nov.3) and Friday (Nov. 4).

O’Garro’s double overtime goal sends JCCC men’s soccer team to the Plains District Championship Game

The Johnson County Community College men's soccer team was picked to finish last in the Kansas Jayhawk Conference East Division prior to the season's start.

Fort Hays State Adds Women’s Wrestling

Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason announced on Wednesday (Nov. 2) the addition of Women’s Wrestling as a varsity sport in Athletics, set to begin competition in 2024-25.

Barton Music Department to host instrumental concert “With Gratitude”

The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present its fall concert “With Gratitude,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free.

10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

By Sunflower State News | Nov 4, 2022

There were 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

15 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

By Sunflower State News | Nov 4, 2022

There were 15 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

12 people die in Kansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 29, 2022

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 29.4% decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kansas during week ending Oct. 22

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

19 people die in Kansas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 29, 2022