There were 29 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 11.5% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, there were 527 deaths in the state. 25.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.6% were from cancer and 4.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.4% 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 | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 8, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 1, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 133 | 122 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 98 | 111 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 29 | 26 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 21 | 31 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 15 | < 10 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 14 | 12 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 13 | 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 12 | 20 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 11 | < 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 8, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Oct. 1, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 39 | 37 |
