Sunday, October 19, 2025

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Growing but Neglected Global Epidemic

Authors: Peter J Barnes

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040112

Abstract Summary

COPD represents a growing global health crisis that remains severely underrecognized. Despite its massive impact, this epidemic receives inadequate attention from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and pharmaceutical companies—a concerning gap that demands urgent action.

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COPD is a rapidly growing global health crisis that remains underfunded and overlooked by healthcare systems, governments, and drug companies despite its massive and rising impact.


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