Epidemiology and costs of hospital care for COPD in Puglia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and aims</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently the 5<sup>th </sup>cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed world and represents a substantial economic and social burden. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Moretti Anna, Tafuri Silvio, Parisi Davide, Germinario Cinzia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-10-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/6/5/299