There were 128 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 9.4% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, there were 513 deaths in the state. 25% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.2% were from cancer and less than 1.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7% 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 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 10, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 3, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 128 | 117 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 83 | 91 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 20 | 33 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 20 | 18 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 | 16 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 12 | 12 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 10 | 13 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | 11 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | 14 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 10, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 3, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 36 | 33 |
