Estimating the global prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. The present study aims to provide a global and regional estimate of the prevalence of COPD based on spirometry according to the two most widely used diagnostic criteria of COPD: fixed ratio (FR) and lower limit of normal (LLN).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature according to PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, Web of Sciences, and Scopus databases were searched to identify studies on the spirometry-based prevalence of COPD in individuals aged 40 years and older. The meta-analysis was performed using MedCalc 19 software.

Results

In total, 42 of the 3393 studies reviewed were eligible for inclusion. The overall prevalence of COPD in people aged 40 years and older wa

SUBMITTER: Al Wachami N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811845 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature