Here are some key points about pneumonia. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. 1  Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. 2  It is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years of age worldwide.
How Age Affects Car Insurance Rates. As car insurance companies calculate your premiums, they may place a large stock in your age if you or another driver in your household is under 25 years old or over 65 years old.
The answer varies, according to the type of insurance. Compare car insurance quotes now. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the federal health care reform law, young adults up to age 26 can remain on their parents' health insurance policies if they don't have coverage through their own employers. Once you turn 26, you have to find your own health insurance. Keep in mind that under the federal health care reform's individual mandate, you'll be required to have coverage or face a tax penalty in 2014--unless the U.S. Supreme Court rules the mandate is unconstitutional.