Determination of The Factors Affecting Duration of Hospitalization Inpatients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Iran
Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and is an important health economic problem.Since 1960, there has been an increase in mortality associated with COPD, especially in men. Acute exacerbations form a major component of the socioeconomi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
2008-05-01
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Series: | Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran |
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Online Access: | http://mjiri.tums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-58&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |