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146 people die in Nevada with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending September 4

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There were 146 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nevada during the week ending September 4, a 15.1 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 4, there were 659 deaths in the state. 21.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 11.8 percent were from cancer and 43.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.8 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 September 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
COVID-19 (multiple cause)146172
COVID-19 (underlying cause)140166
Heart disease140147
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)78121
Cerebrovascular diseases2623
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2029
Alzheimer's disease1927
Diabetes mellitus1316
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

Nevada Dementia deaths in week ending September 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Alzheimer disease and dementia4547

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