Prevalence of non-smoking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its risk factors in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Yue Zhang (Author), Xiaoyan Gai (Author), Hongling Chu (Author), Jingge Qu (Author), Liang Li (Author), Yongchang Sun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic disorder in China, impacting a significant proportion of individuals aged > 40 years. In China, the prevalence of and risk factors for COPD among non-smokers remain largely unexplored. In this study, we aimed...