Prevalence of COPD: First Epidemiological Data From a Large Region of Turkey

The study was designed to obtain some baseline data on COPD in Malatya region of Turkey.

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Key information

Conditions

COPD Prevalance Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Sixty clusters from urban and rural regions were randomly selected. Ten and seven consecutive houses were included in the study from each urban and rural cluster respectively. A validated questionnaire on epidemiology of COPD was completed for each household over 18 by a pulmonary physician. Each subject performed the standard spirometric measurement and early bronchodilation testing.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All households over 18 were included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Age <18 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Inonu University

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Registry information

Official study title

Inonu University, The Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Important dates

First posted: Oct 16, 2006
Registry last updated: Oct 16, 2006

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