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11 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kansas during week ending March 19, 2022

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There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 19, 2022, there were 411 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17% were from cancer and 6.3% 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 March 19, 2022

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease8420.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7017
Chronic lower respiratory diseases204.9
Cerebrovascular diseases184.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)153.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis143.4
Diabetes mellitus143.4
Alzheimer's disease122.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)112.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.4

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