The Lancet Global Health
Most 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 COPD.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.
Cohort study of 119,252 peopleChronic obstructive pulmonary disease