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- The prevalence of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in Chinese individuals over 50 is significantly higher than in younger adults, but the specific risk factors for this older age group were previously unclear.
- Recent findings show that the COPD prevalence is 12.8% for males and 5.7% for females in this age group, with identified risk factors including cigarette smoking, family history of respiratory issues, and childhood respiratory problems.
- These insights can aid healthcare providers and the public in recognizing those at greater risk for COPD, allowing for more effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Article Abstract
What Is Already Known About This Topic?: The prevalence of COPD in Chinese individuals aged 50 years and above was obviously higher than that in younger adults, but the risk factors for this age group were unclear.
What Is Added By This Report?: The prevalence was estimated at 12.8% and 5.7% for males and females over 50 in 2020-2021, with confirmed risk factors of cigarette smoking, a family history of respiratory diseases, respiratory symptoms, and a history of cough or respiratory diseases during childhood.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?: The findings may help clinicians and the public identify individuals at high risk of COPD and take targeted measures in a timely manner.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11534577 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.46234/ccdcw2024.229 | DOI Listing |
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