Decreased prevalence of moderate to severe COPD over 15 years in northern Sweden

The burden of COPD in terms of mortality, morbidity, costs and prevalence has increased worldwide. Recent results on prevalence in Western Europe are conflicting. In Sweden smoking prevalence has steadily decreased over the past 30 years.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - March 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Helena Backman, Berne Eriksson, Eva Rönmark, Linnea Hedman, Caroline Stridsman, Sven-Arne Jansson, Anne Lindberg, Bo Lundbäck Source Type: research