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Heart disease and cancer have been the two leading causes of death among persons 65 years of. age and older for the past 2 decades, accounting for nearly a million deaths (995,187) in. 1997. Over one-third (35 percent) of all deaths are due to heart disease, including heart. attacks and chronic ischemic heart disease.
Alzheimerâs disease is. 1  One of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. 2  The 6th leading cause of death among US adults. 3  The 5th leading cause of death among adults aged 65â85 years.lzheimerâs disease is. 1  One of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. 2  2. 3  The 6th leading cause of death among US adults. 4  The 5th leading cause of death among adults aged 65â85 years.