There were 17 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending July 16, 2022, a 70% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending July 16, 2022, there were 581 deaths in the state. 22.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and 11.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.3% 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 16, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 9, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 132 | 113 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 116 | 95 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 41 | 31 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 27 | 19 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 24 | 31 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 18 | 19 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 17 | 10 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 16 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 14 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 16, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 9, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 31 | 31 |
