A new study suggests Alzheimer 's may be the sixth -leading Chicago cause of death . The promised increase in research funding is `` a step in the right direction , '' but not enough , Fargo said . Current figures are `` a gross undercount , '' the National Institute on Aging says . The study followed 400 patients for 8 years ; 2,500 died of Alzheimer 's . Advocates hope the findings will build support for more research .
A new study suggests Alzheimer 's may be the sixth -leading Chicago cause of death . Current figures are `` a gross undercount , '' the National Institute on Aging says . The study followed 400 patients for 8 years ; 2,500 died of Alzheimer 's . Advocates hope the findings will build support for more research .