There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending May 8, 2021, a 29.3% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending May 8, 2021, there were 569 deaths in the state. 19.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.5% were from cancer and 10.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.2% 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 8, 2021 | Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 113 | 109 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 105 | 92 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 36 | 25 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 32 | 43 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 29 | 41 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 27 | 29 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18 | < 10 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 15 | 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 12 | < 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 8, 2021 | Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 41 | 38 |
