Publications by authors named "Valentina Villarreal"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates mortality rates and risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in Colombia over a year, revealing limited data in low- and middle-income countries.
- Out of 524 COPD patients, 18.1% died, with an average age of 69.7; the research identified several risk factors including age, exposure to wood smoke, and existing chronic conditions like heart failure and kidney disease.
- When accounting for other factors, only age and sex remained significantly associated with mortality, highlighting the need for targeted healthcare strategies in this population.
