Air pollution linked to hospitalizations for pneumonia in seniors

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Air pollution linked to hospitalizations for pneumonia in seniors

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A study found that among older individuals, long-term exposure to traffic pollution independently increased their risk of hospitalization for pneumonia.

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Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Risk of Hospitalization with Community-acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults -- Neupane et al. 181 (1): 47 -- American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

ajrccm.atsjournals.org — “Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Risk of Hospitalization with Community-acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults -- Neupane et al. 181 (1): 47 -- American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineView full resource at ajrccm.atsjournals.org

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Pollution linked to hospitalizations for pneumonia in older adults

eurekalert.org — “Older adults with long-term exposure to higher levels of pollution are at higher risk for hospitalization for pneumonia, according to researchers in Canada.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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newswise.com — “Older adults with long-term exposure to higher levels of pollution are at higher risk for hospitalization for pneumonia, according to researchers in Canada.View full resource at newswise.com

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