Gender differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an analysis of hospitalization indicators

Compared to the last two decades, an increase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence, morbidity, mortality and disability has clearly emerged among women both in Europe and in all other countries. Despite this evidence, in the international guidelines for COPD there are no sex-s...

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Main Authors: Immacolata Ambrosino, Maria Serena Gallone, Francesco Patano, Orazio Valerio Giannico, Elena Barbagelata, Paola Gnerre, Cecilia Politi, Andrea Fontanella, Cinzia Annatea Germinario, Anna Maria Moretti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/1099