Background The chronic nature of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and costs associated
with long-term care can result in catastrophic health expenditure for the patient and their …

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a treatable disease
with a high prevalence, and high morbidity associated with significant socioeconomic costs …

Background: Lack of information about economic burden of COPD is a major cause of lack
of attention to this chronic condition from governments and policymakers. Objective: To find …

Objectives To find the economic burden of COPD and to identify the key cost drivers in the
management of COPD patients across different European countries. Background COPD is a …

Objectives The value of early detection and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is currently unknown. We assessed the cost effectiveness of primary care …

Despite that COPD remains one of the most common respiratory diseases worldwide, it can
be managed effectively with certain treatments and, more importantly, be prevented by the …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the cause of substantial
economic and social burden. We investigated trends in hospitalizations for acute …

Background: An estimated 70% of Canadians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) have not received a diagnosis, creating a barrier to early intervention, and there is …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of disability
and death worldwide, imposing a substantial socioeconomic burden on societies and …

Objectives Globally, providing evidence on the economic burden of Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is becoming essential to assist health authorities in improving …