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10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Nevada during week ending May 29

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There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nevada in the week ending May 29, making up 2.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Nevada, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, there were 487 deaths in the state. 30 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.3 percent were from cancer and 5.3 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.2 percent 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.

Nevada top 10 causes of death in week ending May 29

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease14630
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9419.3
Cerebrovascular diseases204.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases193.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)153.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)112.3
Diabetes mellitus102.1
Alzheimer's disease102.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.1

Nevada Dementia deaths in week ending May 29
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia306.2

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