Pollution Linked to Hospitalizations for Pneumonia in Older Adults

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Pollution Linked to Hospitalizations for Pneumonia in Older Adults

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Older adults with long-term exposure to higher levels of pollution are at higher risk for hospitalization for pneumonia, according to researchers in Canada.

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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

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