At a glance
CDC tracks the impact of COPD in the United States by monitoring trends in diagnosed COPD and related deaths by state. The latest estimates are highlighted below.
COPD among U.S. adults in 2022
Highlights
- The percentage of adults with COPD varies by states.
- In 2022, it ranged from 3% in Hawaii to 12% in West Virginia.
Deaths from COPD among U.S adults in 2021
Highlights
- COPD death rates among adults 18 or older notably differ by states.
- In 2021, death rates per 100,000 adults ranged from 41 in the District of Columbia to 171 in Arkansas.
Data for additional COPD measures
For additional COPD measures and stratified estimates, please visit Chronic Disease Indicators.