Objective To estimate the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
chronic bronchitis in eight countries in South Asia through a systematic review and meta …

The prevalence of long-term (chronic) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing
globally due to an ageing global population, urbanization, changes in lifestyles, and …

Air pollution, climate change, and reduced biodiversity are major threats to human health
with detrimental effects on a variety of chronic noncommunicable diseases in particular …

Importance With an aging population, India is facing a growing burden of cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs). Existing programs on CVD risk factors are mostly based on state and …

Background: About half of the population in developing countries are exposed to indoor
pollution such as combustion fuels at present. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Purpose The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship between serum
sodium levels and 1-year and 3-year mortality in critically ill patients with comorbid chronic …

Background Infectious exacerbations are crucial events that dictate the natural course of
COPD patients. Pneumococcal vaccination has been shown to decrease incidence of …

Background: Acute exacerbations occur with varying frequency and severity and impact the
natural course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Pneumococcal …

Climate change is happening, with the evidence clearly demonstrating an increase in global
temperatures; extreme weather events; and levels of air pollution, aeroallergens, and …

Asthma is a major health problem globally that affects people across all the age groups. The
prevalence of asthma is increasing worldwide, especially in the low-and middle-income …