Awareness of COPD and Its Risk Factors Among the Adult Population of the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Epidemiological studies are urgently needed to assess the prevalence of COPD in the region to determine the baseline, against which the future trends in the risk factor levels can be assessed and preventive strategies be planned to promote health among the population. Therefore, this study was undertaken to assess the awareness of COPD and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among the general adult population aged 18 years and above living in the Aseer region.