- 1.2 million people are living with diagnosed COPD - 80,000 people in England diagnosed with COPD per year
[BLF, 2018]
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Implications of COPD
- 2nd most common cause of emergency admission. - 5th common cause of mortality = 30,000 DEATHS/YEAR [BLF, 2018]
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4 causes of COPD
> smoking >Fumes and dust at work >Air pollution
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Statistics for smoking + COPD
- 2016, 78,000 deaths attributed to smoking = 16% of all deaths.
- 35% more likely to see their GP [ONS, 2019; PHE, 2019]
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Fumes and dust at work + COPD
Agriculture, Construction, Mining, Rubber [Tor and Johnsson, 2018; Health and Safety Executive, 2018]
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Air pollution + COPD
Short term – exacerbation and irritation of respiratory conditions
Long Term – stroke, lung cancer, respiratory disorders (COPD), CVD. [PHE, 2018; WHO, 2018]
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