Randomized Controlled Trials on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Africa: A Systematic Review.

Background: The rising burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in African countries is attributed to the growing and aging of the populations, lifestyles, and environmental changes. This systematic review aims to map the available evidence on COPD interventions in Africa.

Methods: We performed a systematic search in 6 databases (including local African databases) and registries with updates through January 2022.