There were 16 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 27.3% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, there were 498 deaths in the state. 19.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.1% were from cancer and 2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.2% 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 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 17, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 10, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 95 | 84 |
| Heart disease | 95 | 138 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 31 | 21 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 16 | 22 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 | 15 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 11 | 12 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 10 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 17, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Sept. 10, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 36 | 36 |
