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2. Epidemiology of pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection, [2] affecting approximately 450 million people a year and occurring in all parts of the world. [3] It is a major cause of death among all age groups, resulting in 1.4 million deaths in 2010 (7% of the world's yearly total) and 3.0 million deaths in 2016 (the 4th leading cause of death in the world).

3. List of causes of death by rate - Wikipedia

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   In 2016, the WHO recorded 56.7 million deaths [3] with the leading cause of death as cardiovascular disease causing more than 17 million deaths (about 31% of the total) as shown in the chart to the side. In 2021, there were approx. 68 million deaths worldwide, as per WHO report.

4. List of human disease case fatality rates - Wikipedia

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   Human infectious diseases may be characterized by their case fatality rate (CFR), the proportion of people diagnosed with a disease who die from it (cf. mortality rate).It should not be confused with the infection fatality rate (IFR), the estimated proportion of people infected by a disease-causing agent, including asymptomatic and undiagnosed infections, who die from the disease.

5. It's Cold & Flu Season: Here's How to Tell if Your Senior ...

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   Seniors are generally at higher risk for complications and death from pneumonia due to weakened immune systems. However, risk factors vary from person to person. If you suspect your elderly loved ...

6. Walking pneumonia is booming − and targeting the young and ...

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   Walking pneumonia, a less severe form of pneumonia, is primarily caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae. The bacteria can damage the lining of the respiratory tract, including the throat, windpipe and lungs.

7. The Unexpected Sign of Pneumonia Most People Miss ... - AOL

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   Since pneumonia can take a dangerous turn, it's important to know the earliest signs of it. Dr. Zweig says that, typically, pneumonia starts as a regular viral upper respiratory infection.