Abstract
Morbidity and mortality rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been increasing over time. Epidemiologic investigators of COPD have been exploring the reasons for these increases through prevalence surveys and longitudinal studies. This article examines some of the recent findings.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 375-387+v |
| Journal | Clinics in Chest Medicine |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine