Incidence and predictors of COPD mortality in Uganda: A 2-year prospective cohort study.

Patricia AlupoAdaeze C WosuAbdallah MahofaLevicatus MugenyiDaniel SemakulaWinceslaus KatagiraBruce Kirenga

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Among COPD patients in Uganda, two-year mortality is high, and disease severity at baseline was the strongest risk factor for mortality. Our findings suggest the need for early, accurate, diagnosis and management of COPD, to potentially improve survival.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cardiovascular events
lung function
risk factors
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
high resolution
cystic fibrosis
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes