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21 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kansas during week ending Oct. 29

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There were 21 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kansas in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 29, there were 428 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and 6.1% were from COVID-19.

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 Oct. 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9021
Heart disease8920.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases225.1
Alzheimer's disease214.9
Cerebrovascular diseases184.2
Diabetes mellitus163.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)163.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis122.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)102.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.3

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