COPD in Never-Smokers: BOLD Australia Study.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
; 19: 161-174, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
Tobacco smoking is the major risk factor for COPD, and it is common for other risk factors in never-smokers to be overlooked. We examined the prevalence of COPD among never-smokers in Australia and identified associated risk factors.Methods:
We used data from the Australia Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease (BOLD) study, a cross-section of people aged ≥40 years from six sites. Participants completed interviews and post-bronchodilator spirometry. COPD was primarily defined as an FEV1/FVC ratio <0.70 and secondarily as the ratio less than the lower limit of normal (LLN).Results:
The prevalence of COPD in the 1656 never-smokers who completed the study was 10.5% (95% CI 9.1-12.1%) [ratioConclusion:
COPD was prevalent in this population of never-smokers aged 40 years and over. This finding highlights the significance of risk factors other than smoking in the development of COPD.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Asma
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Nueva Zelanda