Prevalence and Risk Factors for COPD at High Altitude: A Large Cross-Sectional Survey of Subjects Living Between 2,100–4,700 m Above Sea Level

Prevalence and Risk Factors for COPD at High Altitude: A Large Cross-Sectional Survey of Subjects Living Between 2,100–4,700 m Above Sea Level

Aim of Study: Four hundred million people live at high altitude worldwide. Prevalence and risk factors for COPD in these populations are poorly documented. We examined the prevalence and risk factors for COPD in residents living at an altitude of 2,100–4,700 m.Methods: We performed a cross-sectional...

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Main Authors: Yanfei Guo, Zhenzhen Xing, Guangliang Shan, Jean-Paul Janssens, Tieying Sun, Di Chai, Weiming Liu, Yuxia Wang, Yali Ma, Yaqi Tong, Yilin Huang, Yang Cao, Chen Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
risk factors
prevalence
tuberculosis
high altitude
household air pollution
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2020.581763/full

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