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Pneumonia takes eight deaths in central
El Sol de Cordoba
February 5, 2011
Yolanda Reyes Apodaca
C?rdoba, Veracruz - Eight deaths from pneumonia in C?rdoba, with the affected those over 48 years, and although the cold is not a direct cause itself is a risk factor because it complicates the body of patients, who already by age have low natural defenses.
According to statistics from the Civil Registry, 1 January to 4 February there have been eight deaths from complications of pneumonia, they were five women and three men.
Armando L?pez Guill?n, civil registry official, said that although during pneumonia deaths occur in the winter season increased because the cold is a risk factor to complicate the picture of health of patients, especially those of the elderly.
The official did not rule out death certificates continue rising due to pneumonia and bronchopneumonia this month, as one where there are more cold, and recommended to the general population use extreme caution.
It should be noted that pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Although different types of pneumonia tend to affect different age groups, most are caused by viruses, so it is advisable to be vaccinated against pneumonia to reduce the risks.