A certain population is at greater risk of contracting pneumonia, while certain factors increase the risk and can be avoided. 

Kesên di xetereyê de ne

• Ew children and especially young children. The risk increases more in those who are exposed to second-hand smoke.
• Ew pîr especially if they live in a retirement home.
• Gel bi chronic respiratory disease (asthma, emphysema, COPD, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis).
• People with a chronic disease that weakens the sîstema parastinê, such as HIV / AIDS infection, cancer, or diabetes.
• People who receive immunosuppressive therapy or corticosteroid therapy are also at risk of developing opportunistic pneumonia.
• People who have just had a enfeksiyona nefesê, like the flu.
• Gel nexweşxaneyê, especially in an intensive care unit.
• Mirov li ber xwe didin kîmyewî in the course of their work (eg varnishes or paint thinners), bird breeders, workers in the making or processing of wool, malt and cheese.
• Nifûs welatekî in Canada and Alaska are at greater risk of pneumococcal pneumonia.

Risk pactors

• Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke
• Tedawiya alkol
• Bikaranîna tiryakê
• Unsanitary and overcrowded housing