Objective This scoping review aims to identify risk factors for COPD and asthma, examine
the burden and intervention measures, and clarify the findings in the context of climate …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the primary causes of
significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed to explore the cross-country …

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks among the top three
global causes of death, with 90% of fatalities concentrated in low-and middle-income …

Background Life expectancy at age 70 has continued to rise globally over the past 30 years.
However, a comprehensive assessment of the burden of COPD in older adults is lacking …

Background Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a
leading cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Physiotherapy practice and factors …

Background: COPD contributes to a substantial burden of diseases globally. The existing
unregulated small scale mining activities in Africa could expose miners to excessive air …

1 African Journal of Respiratory Medicine Vol 24 No 19 DECEMBER 2024 need exists for
enhanced healthcare policies and practices to enhance respiratory health access to improve …

In den kommenden Jahren wird die Zahl der Fälle von Patienten und Patientinnen mit
chronisch obstruktiver Lungenerkrankung (COPD) weiter ansteigen, wobei der Anstieg bei …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally,
and its prevalence is increasing.[1] Sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) currently bears the highest …