List groups in the community at risk of pneumonia??

1. Elderly individuals
2. Infants and young children
3. Pregnant women
4. Individuals with weakened immune systems
5. Individuals with chronic respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD)
6. Individuals with heart disease
7. Individuals with diabetes
8. Individuals who smoke or use tobacco products
9. Individuals living in crowded or institutional settings (e.g. nursing homes, prisons)
10. Individuals experiencing homelessness

Persons with Chronic Health Conditions:

- Heart disease
- Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, asthma)
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Liver cirrhosis

Persons with Impaired Immune Function:

- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
- Splenic dysfunction
- Patients taking immunosuppressants

Persons over Age 65:

- Age is the strongest risk factor for pneumonia

Persons with Aspiration Risk:

- Difficulty swallowing (e.g., stroke, dementia)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Persons with Alcohol Use Disorder:

- Alcohol suppresses immune function and impairs lung function

Persons with Smoking History:

- Smoking damages the lungs and increases susceptibility to infection

Other Risk Groups:

- Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
- Residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities
- Persons with low socioeconomic status
- Homeless individuals
- People living in crowded or unsanitary conditions