There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending June 25, 2022, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 438 deaths in the state. 23.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.1% were from cancer and 8.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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 June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 101 | 113 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 75 | 99 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 22 | 24 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 18 | 34 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 17 | 10 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 16 | 31 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 15 | 20 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13 | 16 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 11 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 40 | 44 |
