Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming one of the top causes of death in the world. It is estimated that it affects nearly 251 million lives globally and causes 3.15 million deaths per year, making it the 4 th leading cause of death worldwide. Major reasons why COPD prevails in India include: Risk factors are not being controlled at both individual- and population-level Non-modifiable risk factors such as age and history of respiratory infections lead to increased risks of COPD Biomass smoking, active or passive Other forms of tobacco and nontobacco pollutants worsen the situation.
Should there be an immediate action plan for investigating the risks of COPD? What are your recommendations for such policies that can help limit the incidences of COPD?
