Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD Visual Abstract

CDC MMWR, COPD Burden Higher in Rural America

Burden is High. 15 million people. More than 150,000 deaths.

Prevalence Highest in Rural Areas

People with COPD should: not smoke, get flu and pneumococcal vaccines, be physically active, ask about pulmonary rehab

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. 2015 data published in Croft et al. MMWR. Feb 2018 https://go.usa.gov/xnFtD. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Page last reviewed: March 9, 2018

Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health