Research Article: COPD in Never-Smokers: BOLD Australia Study
Introduction:
Ranked third among all causes of death globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains one of the seven non-communicable diseases in the top causes of death. In Australia, COPD is the fifth leading cause of mortality with .% of the general population aged years and over found to have COPD in a recent survey. , Like other high-income countries, Australia has an ageing population with approximately % of the population aged years and older. Tobacco smoking is the most recognisable risk factor. However,…
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