Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019.
Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
COPD is the seventh leading cause of poor health worldwide (measured by disability-adjusted life years).
Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries. In LMIC tobacco smoking accounts for 30–40% of COPD cases, and household air pollution is a major risk factor.
Source: WHO
Pr Nordine Zidouni, a former head of the pulmonology department at Beni Messous University hospital and medical specialist for a long time, very active in several renowned societies and he had responsibilities in several international organizations, informs الصحة Esseha that Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a pathology that is not sufficiently mentioned by the media.
Pr Nordine Zidouni warns about field data concerning the evolution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is not reassuring, and recommends rapid and effective management of this public health scourge by the public authorities.
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