The Role of Active and Passive Smoking in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Systemic Inflammation: A 12-year Prospective Study in China

Background: There is no consensus on the cause and effect of systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The impact of second-hand smoke (SHS) on COPD has reached inconsistent conclusions. Methods: The China Kadoorie Biobank cohort was followed up from...

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Main Authors: Chen, L, Xiong, H, Wen, Q, Lv, J, Sun, D, Pei, P, Yang, L, Chen, Y, Du, H, Li, L, Yang, X, Avery, D, Chen, J, Chen, Z, Yu, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Netherlands 2024