Clinician shortages Hospital closings Long distances to get to hospitals, specialists and pharmacies Lack of public transportation These factors make it harder to live with COPD. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung condition that causes inflammation of the airways, making it hard to breathe.
Clinician shortages Hospital closings Long distances to get to hospitals, specialists and pharmacies Lack of public transportation These factors make it harder to live with COPD.
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung condition that causes inflammation of the airways, making it hard to breathe.
COPD in Rural Areas 1 in 12 of people in rural areas have COPD compared to 1 in 20 in urban areas.
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Clinician shortages Hospital closings Long distances to get to hospitals, specialists and pharmacies Lack of public transportation These factors make it harder to live with COPD. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung condition that causes inflammation of the airways, making it hard to breathe. COPD in Rural Areas 1 in 12 of people in rural areas have COPD compared to 1 in 20 in urban areas.
+ Infographic text 1 in 5 Americans live in a rural area. COPD is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.
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