COPD in Japan: the Nippon COPD Epidemiology study

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Authors

Yoshinosuke Fukuchi · Juntendo University

Masaharu Nishimura · Hokkaido University

Masakazu Ichinose · Tohoku University

Mitsuru Adachi · Showa University

Atsushi Nagai

Takayuki Kuriyama · Chiba University

Keiji Takahashi · Kanazawa Medical University

Abstract

Prevalence of airflow limitation in Japan is higher than previously reported, suggesting a high degree of under-recognition of COPD. The high prevalence of smoking coupled with an aging population threatens to further increase the burden of COPD, highlighting the need for enhanced screening efforts and interventions of prevention and treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Respirology

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. 458-465

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2004.00637.x

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