See all the articles about this conditionThis illness occurs with various degrees of severity and workplace exposure is quite important. Approximately 15% of patients have contracted COPD on their workplace, which would be equivalent to 4,000 deaths per year in Great Britain.
Key figures and prevalence of COPD
COPD is one of the most well-known diseases in Great Britain affecting over a million people or 1.50% of the total population.
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