There were 22 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 33.3% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 441 deaths in the state. 25.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5% were from cancer and 9.8% were from COVID-19.
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 May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 112 | 111 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 86 | 89 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 24 | 14 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 22 | 33 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 21 | 18 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 21 | 31 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 19 | 12 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 11 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 13 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
