Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the
United States and mortality continues to increase [1]. Although COPD has long been …

The possibility that sex or race or both, may influence COPD susceptibility and progression
is of critical importance, and may mean that the potential future impact of the disease has …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, debilitating respiratory
condition and currently the third leading cause of death in the United States (1). Though over …

BACKGROUND: Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been
considered a disease of Caucasian men, recent data show mortality rising faster among …

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health has
engaged in two ambitious activities over the past several years to improve Americans' …

COPD is a major public health problem worldwide and the impact is expected to increase in
the next several decades (1). In the United States, more than 10 million people have been …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that
causes a heavy health and increasing economic burden both in the United States and …

Background The prevalence and mortality associated with COPD increases with age, with
higher rates observed in whites than African Americans. Causes and explanations for …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem in the
United States (1) and Latin America (2). In the United States, approximately 28.9 million …

Background Although COPD is associated with significant health-related quality-of-life
(HRQL) impairment, factors influencing HRQL in patients with COPD are not well …