There were 28 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 9.7% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, there were 577 deaths in the state. 22.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.6% were from cancer and 6.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8% 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 Nov. 5, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 29, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 130 | 124 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 113 | 115 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 40 | 25 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 28 | 31 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 23 | 17 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 19 | 20 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 18 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 17 | 14 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 16 | 15 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 5, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 29, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 46 | 45 |
