Prevalence and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults aged 50 years and above—ten CKB studies areas, China, 2020–2021
Yu W., Lan Y., Sun D., Pei P., Yang L., Chen Y., Du H., Yang Y., Schmidt D., Chen J., Chen Z., Lv J., Li L., Yu C.
What is already known about this topic? The COPD prevalence in Chinese aged 50 years and above was obviously higher than that in younger adults, which risk factors were unclear. What is added by this report? Prevalences were estimated 12.8% and 5.7% for males and females over 50 in 2020- 2021, with confirmed risk factors of cigarette smoking, family history of respiratory diseases, respiratory symptoms, and history of cough or respiratory diseases during childhood. What are the implications for public health practice? The findings may help clinicians and the public to identify individuals at high risk of COPD and take targeted measures in time.