Differences in COPD exacerbation risk between women and men: analysis from the UK clinical practice research datalink data
D Stolz, K Kostikas, E Loefroth, R Fogel, FS Gutzwiller… - Chest, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Historically, COPD has been considered to affect mostly older men with a
history of smoking; however, in recent times, its prevalence and mortality rates have steadily
increased among women. Objectives The goal of this study was to systematically assess
differences in COPD expression between women and men in UK primary care clinics who
were newly diagnosed with COPD. Methods This retrospective cohort study compared
women and men with an incident diagnosis of COPD by using electronic medical records …
history of smoking; however, in recent times, its prevalence and mortality rates have steadily
increased among women. Objectives The goal of this study was to systematically assess
differences in COPD expression between women and men in UK primary care clinics who
were newly diagnosed with COPD. Methods This retrospective cohort study compared
women and men with an incident diagnosis of COPD by using electronic medical records …