Risk factors of hospitalization and readmission of patients with COPD in Hong Kong population: Analysis of hospital admission records
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) accounts for around 4% of all public hospital annual admissions in Hong Kong. By year 2020, COPD will be ranked fifth among the conditions with the highest burden to the society. This stud...
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Main Authors: | Leung Michael CM (Author), Wong Eliza LY (Author), Cheung Wai-ling (Author), Yam Carrie HK (Author), Wong Fiona YY (Author), Chan Frank WK (Author), Goggins William B (Author), Yeoh Eng-kiong (Author) |
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