Cause-specific mortality in COPD subpopulations: a cohort study of 339 647 people in England
Conclusion
Poorer airflow limitation, worse functional status and exacerbations had substantial associations with risk of all-cause mortality. Differing results for CV and COPD-related mortality suggests interventions to prevent mortality may need to target particular characteristics or time points in the disease course.
Source: Thorax - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Whittaker, H., Rothnie, K. J., Quint, J. K. Tags: Open access, Thorax Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Source Type: research
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