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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major personal and public health burden in Australia

Authors :
Frith, Peter A.
Cafarella, Paul A.
Duffy, Janice M.
Source :
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health; April 2008, Vol. 32 Issue: 2 p139-141, 3p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease that is increasing in prevalence, yet is under‐diagnosed and under‐recognised in Australia. The goal is to bring this to the attention of public health and offer recommendations in order to reduce the present and future burden from COPD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13260200 and 17536405
Volume :
32
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs62618804
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2008.00190.x