학술논문

Factors predicting mortality in rural elderly hospitalized for pneumonia
Document Type
Periodical
Source
Journal of Family Practice. February 1990, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p153, 7 p.
Subject
Case studies
Demographic aspects
Patient outcomes
Mortality -- Case studies
Pneumonia -- Patient outcomes -- Demographic aspects -- Case studies
Elderly -- Patient outcomes -- Case studies
Rural health -- Case studies
Aged -- Patient outcomes -- Case studies
Bacterial pneumonia -- Patient outcomes -- Demographic aspects -- Case studies
Language
English
ISSN
0094-3509
Abstract
In the elderly, pneumonia constitutes the leading infectious cause of death and the fourth leading cause of death overall. (1) Consequently, this important clinical problem is commonly addressed by primary [...]