Prevalence and Incidence of COPD
North America
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). By 2000, a total of 16.4 million Americans suffered from COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema combined). In 1999, it claimed the lives of 100 360 patients.
In the US, the prevalence of COPD is 4% to 6% among men and 1% to 3% among women. For every 1,000 men, 7.8 will have emphysema; for every 1,000 women, 6 will have the disease.
The fastest rate of increase is among Caucasian women and African-American men, most likely due to an increase in cigarette smoking in these populations.
In summary Prevalence and Incidence of COPD;
- by 2000, a total of 16.4 million Americans suffered from COPD
- the fastest rate of increase is among Caucasian women and African-American men
Disclaimer: The articles on this web site are provided for
general information only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or
treatment. All exercises and information featured on this web site should only
be practised under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
The goals of the Medical Sites Network are to provide people with meaningful information to make informed decisions about their health and health care.
The goals of the Medical Sites Network are to provide people with meaningful information to make informed decisions about their health and health care.