COPD: the dangerous underestimate of 15%
SI Rennard, J Vestbo - The Lancet, 2006 - thelancet.com
SI Rennard, J Vestbo
The Lancet, 2006•thelancet.comThat only 15% of smokers (a rounding-up of the 13% estimate1) get chronic obstructive pul
monary disease (COPD) is often stated in textbooks, reviews, and introductory sections to
book chapters and grant applications, usually without attribution. The observation probably
derives from the classic study by
monary disease (COPD) is often stated in textbooks, reviews, and introductory sections to
book chapters and grant applications, usually without attribution. The observation probably
derives from the classic study by
That only 15% of smokers (a rounding-up of the 13% estimate1) get chronic obstructive pul monary disease (COPD) is often stated in textbooks, reviews, and introductory sections to book chapters and grant applications, usually without attribution. The observation probably derives from the classic study by
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