Opportunistic screening for COPD among socially marginalized patients

Opportunistic screening for COPD among socially marginalized patients

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease associated with premature death. Tobacco exposure is the main risk factor, but lower socioeconomic status, early life insults, and occupational exposures are also important risk factors. Socially marginalized people...

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Main Authors: Nina Brünés, Mette Bendtz Lindstroem, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Ove Andersen, Marianne Lisby, Nina Skavlan Godtfredsen, Tina Leth Hansen, Charlotta Pisinger, Vibeke Graven, Kristoffer Marsaa, Laura Hohwü Thomsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
COPD
Screening
Equality in healthcare
Nursing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02927-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02927-9

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