The rise of COPD in elderly women
GM, 37, January, 2007
Women are smoking in increasing numbers both in the developed and the developing world,
thus placing themselves at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD now
affects 13 per cent of women over the age of 65 years. Despite its high mortality rate, women
do not find the prospect of this condition of major concern. Dr Richard Russell reviews the
vital statistics, diagnosis and management of COPD in the elderly woman
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