Linda Nici ● Richard ZuWallack
Editors

2012

Co-Morbidities and Systemic Consequences

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease with commonly associated co-morbidities and significant systemic consequences. It is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and the only one of the top ten leading causes of death that has shown a steady increase in morbidity and mortality.