Nevada's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 13 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 35% decrease from the previous week.
There were 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending July 30, 2022, no changes from the previous week.
There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Nevada in the week ending July 16, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Nevada.
There were 17 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Nevada in the week ending July 16, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Nevada.
Gas prices in Nevada and across the country continued to decline in the last week providing some relief, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. As Nevada's average is reportedly $5.09 per gallon, Friday's Gasoline Misery Index for the state currently sits at $605.
Extreme heat is not uncommon for residents of Nevada during the summer, but trying to find relief amidst record inflation has many people making difficult decisions regarding energy use.
Drawing on a report put out by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an opinion contributor for USA Today recently argued that the high rate of inflation caused by President Joe Biden and the Democrats disproportionately affect people of color in Nevada and nationwide.