COPD uncovered: an international survey on the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] on a working age population

• Main Authors: Barnes Neil (Author), Hutton John (Author), Jenkins Christine (Author), Buist Sonia A (Author), Taylor-Fishwick Judith (Author), Upton Jane (Author), Fletcher Monica J (Author), Van Der Molen Thys (Author), Walsh John W (Author), Jones Paul (Author), Walker Samantha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Approximately 210 million people are estimated to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] worldwide. The burden of disease is known to be high, though less is known about those of a younger age. The aim of this study was to...