Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Originates from exertional dyspnea Risk factor of lung cancer Two types of disorder : Chronic and
Acute Fourth leading cause of death in the
U.S
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Differences In incidence, prevalence, mortality, and
burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups
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Neighborhood/community Exposure to dust and gases has similarly been
associated with respiratory symptoms and COPD Socioeconomic status Genetics
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Hispanics have a high mortality rates due to poor socioeconomics and certain diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis
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“Several Massachusetts hospitals — including two in Central Massachusetts — will no longer hire job applicants if they smoke or use tobacco products.”
“About 71 percent of Massachusetts hospitals are smoke- or tobacco-free, according to Ms. Nicholas at the Massachusetts Hospital Association. That means that staff and visitors as well as patients cannot smoke on hospital property.”
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Why is COPD a disparity in Massachusetts
Cause of COPD disparity Possible preventions of disparity
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sb121.pdf lung.org Quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/25000.html CDC.gov Mass.gov NIH.gov Google (for images) http://www.telegram.com/article/20130224/
NEWS/102249988/0/newsrewind&TEMPLATE=MOBILE
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