Sex differences in the impact of lower respiratory tract infections on older adults' health trajectories: a population-based cohort study.

Ahmad Abbadi, Giorgi Beridze, Eleana Tsoumani, Agnes Brandtmüller, Merle K Hendel, Stina Salomonsson, Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga, Davide L Vetrano

Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a major global health concern, particularly among older adults, who have an increased risk of poorer health outcomes that persist beyond the acute infectious episode. We aimed to investigate the mid-term (up to 7 years) and long-term (up to 12 years) effects of LRTIs on the objective health status trajectories of older adults, while also considering potential sex differences.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the long-term health trajectories of older adults following lower respiratory tract infections, which is pertinent to understanding age-related health decline. However, it primarily focuses on the consequences of a specific illness rather than addressing the underlying mechanisms of aging or longevity. The findings may contribute to the field of gerontology but do not represent a significant advancement in longevity research.

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