In the week ending June 11, 2022, there were 476 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.4% were from cancer and 4.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.1% 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 June 11, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 104 | 94 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 83 | 95 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 25 | 30 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 23 | 15 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 19 | < 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 16 | 16 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 15 | 11 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 11 | 12 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 10 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Kansas Dementia deaths in week ending June 11, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 53 | 44 |
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