Prevalence of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies

BACKGROUND: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have considerable potential for inequities in diagnosis and treatment, thereby affecting vulnerable groups.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maria B Ospina, Donald C Voaklander, Michael K Stickland, Malcolm King, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, Brian H Rowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/825107