Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of COPD in Adults Younger than 50 Years of Age
Sep 12, 2025

Young COPD was present in 4.5% of adults under 50 years of age in the cohorts examined. The diagnosis was associated with premature mortality as well as respiratory and heart-failure events.


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