Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is America’s sixth most common cause of death. Annually, 2-3 million cases of CAP result in 100,000 physician visits, 500,000 hospitalizations and 45,000 deaths.

The following indicators relate to pneumonia that started prior to hospital admission. The indicators examine initial treatments and specific measures taken to help reduce the likelihood of future complications and additional hospitalizations.