Calculating the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevalence Worldwide: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

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Published: Oct 7, 2024
Keywords:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), prevalence, worldwide

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Yuni Ruth Artha Silalahi
Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Indri Meiya Br. Sembiring
Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Rasma Gunadi Sembiring
Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Daniel Setiawan Nathan
Faculty of Medicine, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: This study aims to provide calculating the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence worldwide. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this systematic review focused exclusively on full-text articles published in English between 2014 and 2024. Result: The study conducted a comprehensive review of over 100 publications sourced from reputable databases, including ScienceDirect, SagePub, and PubMed. Following an initial screening, seven publications were identified as warranting more in-depth analysis. Consequently, a thorough review of these selected studies was performed to ensure a detailed and rigorous evaluation. Conclusion: The prevalence of COPD varies depending on the diagnostic standards applied. Furthermore, it is unquestionably necessary to implement care and preventative measures that specifically target COPD risk factors in order to lessen the disease's worldwide burden.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): The Medical Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
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