Pharmacological smoking cessation of adults aged 30-50 years with COPD.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of active smokers has remained relatively stable around 20% for several years in Denmark despite knowledge of the harmful effects. Smoking cessation is the most effective way to limit progression and reduce mortality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, smoking cessation is particularly important among adults with COPD. The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which adults 30-50 years of age with COPD redeem pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation, and to identify demographic factors that influence the use of smoking cessation medication. We conducted a national retrospective non-interventional registry study, including all Danish patients with COPD (ICD-10 code J.44: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) aged 30-50 years in the period 2009-

SUBMITTER: Andelius DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9547921 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature