Prevalence and incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Juan J Olortegui-RodriguezDavid R Soriano-MorenoAlejandro Benites-BullónPilar P Pelayo-LuisJorge Huaringa-Marcelo

Published in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2022)

COPD is prevalent in Latin America, especially in men and in smokers and ex-smokers. Further prevalence and incidence studies in the general population are needed, as well as health policies and strategies to address the disease.

Keyphrases

risk factors
public health
smoking cessation
healthcare
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
mental health
lung function
health information
middle aged
cystic fibrosis