There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 18.2% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, there were 513 deaths in the state. 21.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.7% were from cancer and 4.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.4% 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. 3, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 108 | 107 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 91 | 96 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 30 | 27 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 18 | 28 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 16 | 15 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 14 | 20 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 13 | 11 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 12 | 20 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 11 | 15 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 3, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 33 | 44 |
