Study: Alzheimer's May Kill As Many People As Heart Disease, Cancer - OzarksFirst.com: Currently, heart disease and cancer are the first and second leading causes of death among Americans. However, researchers say the numbers are based on what is reported on death certificates, which could under-represent Alzheimer's-related deaths.
"Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are under-reported on death certificates and medical records," study author Bryan D. James, an epidemiologist with the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago, said in a press release. "Death certificates often list the immediate cause of death, such as pneumonia, rather than listing dementia as an underlying cause."
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