On the recordJune 12, 2012
Dementia, despite not being recognized a terminal illness several years ago, is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
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congress.govDementia, despite not being recognized a terminal illness several years ago, is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Senator Kohl highlights the rising impact of dementia on mortality.
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