Impact of lower-respiratory tract infections on healthcare utilization and mortality in older adults: a Swedish population-based cohort study.
Ahmad AbbadiSusanna GentiliEleana TsoumaniAgnes BrandtmüllerMerle K HendelStina SalomonssonAmaia Calderon-LarranagaDavide Liborio VetranoPublished in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2024)
LRTIs pose both short- and long-term risks for older adults, including increased risks of mortality, hospitalization, and healthcare visits that transpire beyond the acute infection period, although these effects diminish over time. Men exhibit higher risks across these outcomes compared to women. Given the potential preventability of LRTIs, further public health measures to mitigate infection risk are warranted.
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