Age and ageing
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there were a few studies on the case mortality of pneumonia in older people, of which results were conflicting. ⋯ in keeping with previous studies, CURB score and comorbidities were the most significant independent predictors of mortality of CAP in older patients. Our study concluded that nutritional status was also an important factor affecting their survival. This study failed to demonstrate functional status as a predictor of mortality due to limitation of Katz's index.