What Is Legionnaires?
7. Who’s at Risk
As mentioned, many people that are exposed to the bacteria will not fall ill. However, there are certain factors that can increase a person’s chances of falling sick to the disease. One of these is smoking, and smoking can have a severe negative impact on your well-being overall.
Age is also a factor, and people aged over 50 fall into a higher risk bracket. A weakened immune system is another potential factor, and people with a history of lung disease are also at a higher risk. People that live in nursing homes and similar are also at a greater risk because they are likely to be older, and more likely to be exposed to the bacteria.
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