Retrospective analysis shows increased risk of respiratory infections in elderly with cognitive decline due to noise exposure, implying a significant environmental impact.
Results suggest that long-term environmental noise exposure is associated with an increased risk of respiratory tract infections in the elderly with cognitive decline. Cognitive impairment may aggravate this association to some extent by affecting behavioral adaptation and physiological stress responses.
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