Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
713.9
hospital admissions for pneumonia per 100,000 adults
(2016)
Target:
642.5
per 100,000
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
713.9
hospital admissions for pneumonia per 100,000 adults aged 65 years and over occurred in 2016
Reduce the rate of hospital admissions for pneumonia among older adults
Summary
Older adults are more likely to get pneumonia and to be hospitalized for it. Pneumonia is also a leading cause of death for older adults. Making sure older adults get flu and pneumococcal vaccines and encouraging people to quit smoking can help reduce hospital admissions for pneumonia.
Workgroup: Older Adults Workgroup