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COPD Tintinalli Chapter 69

2. Epidemiology. 4th most common killer in US3rd most common cause of hospitalization in the USOnly leading cause of death increasing in prevalence10% prevalence in 55-85 yrs Rare < 40 years old. 3. Epidemiology. Men > WomenPrevalence in women doubled in the past few decades Increased female smokingPrevalence highest in countries with most cigarette useMortality of hospitalized is 5-14%ICU mortality is 24%If age > 65, one year mortality post ICU discharge is 59%.

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COPD Tintinalli Chapter 69

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