There were 21 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending March 26, 2022, a 8.7% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending March 26, 2022, there were 360 deaths in the state. 24.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.9% were from cancer and 12.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.9% 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 March 26, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending March 19, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 87 | 97 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 61 | 63 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 25 | 35 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 24 | 21 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 21 | 23 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 19 | 30 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 10 | 13 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | < 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 0 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending March 26, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending March 19, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 25 | 26 |
