Severe exacerbations of COPD, ie, those leading to hospitalization, have profound clinical
implications for patients and significant economic consequences for society. The prevalence …

Research on adjustment to chronic disease is critical in today's world, in which people are
living longer lives, but lives are increasingly likely to be characterized by one or more …

Rationale: The use of self-reported race and ethnicity to interpret lung function
measurements has historically assumed that the observed differences in lung function …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. Aims: To synthesize data on the worldwide prevalence and severity …

Background Despite past and ongoing efforts to achieve health equity in the USA, racial and
ethnic disparities persist and appear to be exacerbated by COVID-19. Objective Evaluate …

The global burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to grow in
part due to better outcomes in other major diseases and in part because a substantial …

Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives, Third Edition
shows the continuity and advancements in our understanding of human life-span …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Limited health literacy is associated with poor outcomes in
many chronic diseases, but little is known about health literacy in chronic obstructive …

Rationale: Black adults have worse health outcomes compared with white adults in certain
chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: To …

Background There is a growing understanding of the prevalence and impact of
psychological disorders on COPD. However, the role of these disorders in early readmission …