No gender-related bias in COPD diagnosis and treatment in Sweden: a randomised, controlled, case-based trial

Introduction COPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence, morbidity and mortality of COPD among females have increased. Previous studies indicate a possible gender bias in the diagnosis and management of COPD. The present study aims to determine if there is gender bias in the ma...

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Main Authors: Hamid Akbarshahi, Zainab Ahmadi, David C. Currow, Jacob Sandberg, Zac Vandersman, Aaron Shanon-Honson, Magnus Ekström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-11-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/4/00342-2020.full