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Newborn & Maternity | Cardiology | General Surgery |
Pulmonary | Age Group |
Between 1995 and 2006, pulmonary hospitalizations
increased by 11 percent, accounting for 8 percent of all
discharges in 2006. Pneumonia, asthma, respiratory infections,
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were
the most common types of pulmonary hospitalizations.
In 2006, almost half (56 percent) of pulmonary patients
were covered under Medicare. Because the risk of pneumonia
increases with age, continued increases in pulmonary discharges
are expected. Immunization for pneumonia and influenza,
especially for the elderly population, and ambulatory
treatment of asthma are important steps in promoting health
status and decreasing hospitalizations for pulmonary illnesses. |
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