Use of a Cross-Sectional Survey in the Adult Population to Characterize Persons at High-Risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Use of a Cross-Sectional Survey in the Adult Population to Characterize Persons at High-Risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Rationale/Objective: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) health survey has been used to describe the epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the US. Through addressing respiratory symptoms and tobacco use, it could also be used to characterize COPD risk. Me...

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Main Authors: Roy A. Pleasants, Khosrow Heidari, Jill Ohar, James F. Donohue, Njira Lugogo, Chelsea L. Richard, Sarojina Kanotra, David M. Mannino, Monica Kraft, Winston Liao, Charlie Strange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
productive cough
shortness of breath
dyspnea on exertion
health impairment
comorbidities
tobacco smoking
body mass index
undiagnosed COPD
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/7/1/12

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