Prevalence and risk factors of COPD among never-smokers in two areas of Sweden – occupational exposure to gas, dust or fumes is an important risk factor

Although active tobacco smoking is the main risk factor for COPD, COPD is not uncommon also among never-smokers. Different study locations along with different spirometric definitions of COPD have historically yielded different prevalence estimates of the disease.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - September 25, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Stig Hagstad, Helena Backman, Anders Bjerg, Linda Ekerljung, Xiong Ye, Linnea Hedman, Anne Lindberg, Kjell Torén, Jan Lötvall, Eva Rönmark, Bo Lundbäck Source Type: research