MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Key Facts. COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD affects more than 15 million Americans. More than 150, 000 Americans die of COPD each year – that is 1 death every 4 minutes!

Detailed explanation-2: -Results: We included 39 countries in Europe with data available. In 2020, we estimate there are 36, 580, 965 Europeans with COPD. In 2050, we project 49, 453, 852 people will have COPD (prevalence=9.3%), which represents a 35.2% relative increase in patients and 39.6% increase in prevalence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nepal has the world’s highest age-adjusted death rate for chronic lung disease at 182.5 per 100, 000 population, with more than 3, 000 years lost to ill health or disability from the condition, according to an international study.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the European Union, the total direct costs for COPD are estimated to be about 3% (€38.6 billion) of the total health care budget [6].