To determine the burden of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) affecting adults in North
America, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the incidence …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have large economic impact at multiple levels. To
systematically review the literature investigating the economic impact of NCDs [including …

A microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) fabricated by wax printing was
designed to assess occupational exposure to metal-containing aerosols. This method …

Data from the US population-based Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
conducted from 1988 to 1994, were used to estimate the population prevalence, prevalence …

Background: Asthma is a common and costly health condition, but most estimates of its
economic effect have relied on secondary sources with limited condition-specific detail …

The costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pose a major economic burden
to the United States. Studies evaluating COPD costs have generated widely variable …

Background: Characterization of uncontrolled asthma burden in a natural treatment setting
can influence treatment recommendations and clinical practice. The objective was to …

Background Consistent evidence from population studies report that 10–15% of the total
burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with workplace …

Objective To review and summarize existing literature on the indirect burden of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the US. Methods Medline, Scopus, and OvidSP …

Objectives: To review the literature on the burden of occupational disease and injury and to
provide a comprehensive characterization of the burden. Methods: The scientific and …