Trends in hospitalizations for pneumonia among persons aged 65 years or older in the United States, 1988-2002
AM Fry, DK Shay, RC Holman, AT Curns, LJ Anderson - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextPneumonia causes significant mortality and morbidity among persons aged 65 years
or older. However, few studies have explored trends according to age groups, which may
affect intervention strategies. ObjectivesTo examine trends in hospitalizations for pneumonia
among persons aged 65 years or older and to compare characteristics, outcomes, and
comorbid diagnoses. Design, Setting, and PatientsData from 1988 through 2002 on
pneumonia and comorbid diagnoses among patients aged 65 to 74 years, 75 to 84 years …
or older. However, few studies have explored trends according to age groups, which may
affect intervention strategies. ObjectivesTo examine trends in hospitalizations for pneumonia
among persons aged 65 years or older and to compare characteristics, outcomes, and
comorbid diagnoses. Design, Setting, and PatientsData from 1988 through 2002 on
pneumonia and comorbid diagnoses among patients aged 65 to 74 years, 75 to 84 years …
