There were 101 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Nevada in the week ending July 22, making up 20.2% of total deaths by all causes in Nevada, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending July 22, there were 501 deaths in the state. 20.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.4% were from cancer and less than 2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.2% 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.
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 101 | 20.2 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 87 | 17.4 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 18 | 3.6 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 18 | 3.6 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 17 | 3.4 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 14 | 2.8 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 2 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 2 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 2 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 2 |
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 31 | 6.2 |
