There were 16 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending July 9, 2022, a 33.3% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending July 9, 2022, there were 445 deaths in the state. 21.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.6% were from cancer and 12.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.5% 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 July 9, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 94 | 102 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 87 | 91 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 28 | 16 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 28 | 29 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 19 | 26 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 16 | 24 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 13 | 12 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | 12 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | < 10 | 16 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 9, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 29 | 37 |
