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Less than 10 people die in Kansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Feb. 26

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There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending Feb. 26, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 26, there were 451 deaths in the state. 16.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.3 percent were from cancer and 22.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.1 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.

Kansas top 10 causes of death in week ending Feb. 26

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-26Number of Deaths 2022-02-19
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7869
Heart disease74112
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5597
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4785
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2728
Cerebrovascular diseases1627
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1414
Diabetes mellitus1218
Alzheimer's disease1115
Influenza and pneumonia< 1011

Kansas Dementia deaths in week ending Feb. 26
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-26Number of Deaths 2022-02-19
Alzheimer disease and dementia5053

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