Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Adults
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Risk Factors for Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Adults
BACKGROUNDS Aspiration pneumonia is a dominant form of community-acquired and healthcare-associated pneumonia, and a leading cause of death among ageing populations. However, the risk factors for developing aspiration pneumonia in older adults have not been fully evaluated. The purpose of the present study was to determine the risk factors for aspiration pneumonia among the elderly. METHODOLO...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Hospital Medicine
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1553-5606
DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3154