Pre-COPD in young adults and COPD later in life: A population-based cross-cohort comparison study

Conclusions: Our study suggests that presence of pre-COPD in young adults is an important risk factor for COPD later in life and can be used for early identification of susceptible individuals.Funding: Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Colak, Y., Lange, P., Vestbo, J., G. Nordestgaard, B., Afzal, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research