There were 25 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending May 1, 2021, a 39% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending May 1, 2021, there were 537 deaths in the state. 19.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.1% were from cancer and 15.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.1% 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 May 1, 2021 | Deaths in Week Ending April 24, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 103 | 124 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 92 | 114 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 43 | 30 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 41 | 28 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 29 | 25 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 25 | 41 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 10 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | 18 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021 | Deaths in Week Ending April 24, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 38 | 36 |
