Prevalence of COPD among population above 30 years in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

By 2030, Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 aims to reduce the premature mortality caused by non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the second leading cause of mortality and disability-adjusted life years in India. This review was conducted to estimate the prevalence of COPD using systematic review and meta-analysis technique.

Method

Search was conducted using six databases for studies on COPD among population above 30 years in India between years 2000 to 2020. Cross-sectional and cohort studies reporting prevalence of COPD and associated risk factors were included in the present review. Screening and data extraction was done by two authors independently. Studies were appraised for quality using the modif

SUBMITTER: Verma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8397327 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature