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19Most COPD is underdiagnosed and linked to higher mortality
In over 119,000 adults, 89.2% of COPD cases were underdiagnosed, which was associated with a 1.53 hazard ratio for mortality compared to having no…In over 119,000 adults, 89.2% of COPD cases were underdiagnosed, which was associated with a 1.53 hazard ratio for mortality compared to having no COPD.
Lung function declines in young adults in rural Uganda
FEV₁ declined by 10 mL per year across the cohort, and dropped 18 mL annually in individuals with normal baseline spirometry.FEV₁ declined by 10 mL per year across the cohort, and dropped 18 mL annually in individuals with normal baseline spirometry.
COPD and lung restriction affect many older African adults
In a study of 1,619 adults, overall COPD prevalence reached 16.1% and lung restriction reached 21.3%, with odds for both rising with older age.In a study of 1,619 adults, overall COPD prevalence reached 16.1% and lung restriction reached 21.3%, with odds for both rising with older age.
Airflow limitation is associated with higher dementia risk
Normal pulmonary function showed an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.62 for dementia compared with airflow limitation, while moderate obstruction showed an…Normal pulmonary function showed an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.62 for dementia compared with airflow limitation, while moderate obstruction showed an adjusted hazard ratio of 1.87.