There were 29 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Nevada in the week ending July 29, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Nevada, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending July 29, there were 450 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.2% were from cancer and less than 2.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.4% 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 | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 92 | 20.4 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 91 | 20.2 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 29 | 6.4 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 | 3.1 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 12 | 2.7 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 11 | 2.4 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 2.2 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 2.2 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 2.2 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 2.2 |
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 38 | 8.4 |
