In the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, there were 580 deaths in the state. 25.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.9% were from cancer and 5.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.8% 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 Nov. 12, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 12, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 5, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 149 | 130 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 92 | 113 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 25 | 40 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 24 | 28 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 22 | 23 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 19 | 16 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 17 | 18 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 15 | 19 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 11 | 17 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
Nevada Dementia deaths in week ending Nov. 12, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 12, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 5, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 51 | 46 |
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