Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is irreversible, progressive, and is the 6th leading cause of death among all adults that accounts for 4.3% in the U.S. and the 5th leading cause of death among those aged 65 or older. In Nevada, it is the 7th leading cause of death and accounts for 2.6% of all causes of death.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website
Resources
- For information on Alzheimer’s data please click here.