Rationale: Workplace inhalational hazards remain common worldwide, even though they
are ameliorable. Previous American Thoracic Society documents have assessed the …

It is estimated that the world population will reach a record 7.3 billion in 2015, and the high
burden of chronic conditions associated with ageing and smoking will increase further …

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2023 Report: GOLD Executive Summary |
European Respiratory Society Skip to main content Top Menu ERS website Respiratory …

Rationale: Although cigarette smoking is the most important cause of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), a substantial proportion of COPD cases cannot be explained by …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Tobacco smoking is established as a major risk factor, but emerging evidence …

Background Never smokers comprise a substantial proportion of patients with COPD. Their
characteristics and possible risk factors in this population are not yet well defined. Methods …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a growing cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide, and accurate estimates of the prevalence of this disease are …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to be an important cause of
morbidity, mortality, and health-care costs worldwide. It is a global health issue, with …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is responsible for early mortality, high death
rates and significant cost to health systems. The projection for 2020 indicates that COPD will …

The aim of this study is to quantify the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)–incidence, prevalence, and mortality–and identify trends in Australia, Canada …