Sex differences in the impact of lower respiratory tract infections on older adults' health trajectories: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a major global health concern, particularly among older adults, who have an increased risk of poorer health outcomes that persist beyond the acute infectious episode. We aimed to investigate the mid-term (up to 7 years) and long-term (up to 12 years) effects of LRTIs on the objective health status trajectories of older adults, while also considering potential sex differences.

Methods

Cohort data of adults aged ≥ 60 years from the Swedish National study of Aging and Care in Kungsholmen (SNAC-K) collected between 2001 and 2016 was analyzed. Information on LRTIs was obtained from the Swedish National Patient Register, and objective health status was assessed using the Health Assessment Tool (HAT) which incorporates indic

SUBMITTER: Abbadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529179 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature