The Association between Risk Factors and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Canada: A Cross ‑sectional Study Using the 2014 Canadian Community Health Survey

Conclusions:COPD is a growing and serious public health issue in Canada. The risk factors identifed in this study provide useful targets to health promotion and education initiatives, health ‑care providers, and public health organizations to decrease the prevalence of COPD.Keywords:Body mass index, Canada, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, education, smoking,socioeconomic status
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research