What is the epidemiology of COPD?

Overall, the prevalence of COPD in the general population is estimated to be around 1% across all ages, rising steeply to 8–10% or higher among those aged 40 years or older (19).

Where is COPD most prevalent in the UK?

COPD prevalence, incidence and mortality rates are highest in Scotland and the north of England. Prevalence and incidence are over twice as great in the most deprived population quintile than in the least.

How many people epidemiology do they think have COPD diagnosed and undiagnosed?

COPD was estimated to affect 1.2 million people in the UK–2% of the total population, and 4.5% of those over the age of 40. Again, these figures are similar to those identified in this study when using diagnostic codes alone in the total population: 1.91%.

Who COPD statistics 2019?

COPD Death Rates in the United States Age-adjusted death rates for COPD were significantly lower in 2019 compared with 1999 among US men (57.0 per 100,000 in 1999 and 40.5 per 100,000 in 2019) and among US women (35.3 per 100,000 in 1999 and 34.3 per 100,000 in 2019).

What population is most at risk for COPD?

COPD prevalence was highest among women aged 65–74 (10.4%) and 75–84 (9.7%) and among men aged 75–84 (11.2%). COPD prevalence was greater among women than men in all age groups except the two highest age groups (75–84 and 85 and over), for which the difference was not statistically significant.

What percentage of COPD is caused by smoking UK?

COPD is a serious lung disease and is not particularly well known. Yet it contributes to the deaths of almost 25,000 people a year. Nearly 90% of these COPD deaths are linked to smoking.

Why is COPD increasing?

COPD results from long-term exposure to harmful gases and particles combined with individual factors, including events which influence lung growth in childhood and genetics. Environmental exposure to tobacco smoke, indoor air pollution and occupational dusts, fumes and chemicals are important risk factors for COPD.

Is COPD incidence increasing?

It has a very high prevalence, although the majority of patients with COPD remain undiagnosed. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unlike most other leading causes of mortality, the mortality rate for COPD has been and continues to rise.

What percentage of the population has COPD?

The prevalence of COPD in our adult population (≥45 years) was 3.6% and it increased greatly with age (1.9% in the age group 45–64, 4.8% in 65–74, 6.8% in 75–84 and 5.6% in ≥85 years).