Burden of COPD

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Burden of COPD

COPD Morbidity & Mortality COPD is the only leading cause of death in the world that is increasing in prevalence. According to the World Health Organization, in 1990, COPD was the sixth most common cause of death in the world.
COPD Prevalence & Incidence In 1994, a US study found that there were 14 million people with chronic bronchitis and 2.2 million people with emphysema (when statistics were separated by disease).
COPD & Health Care System COPD and Health Care System in the United States, Europe and Worldwide.
Cost of COPD Cost of COPD and Loss of Work in the United States and Europe.

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