Study highlights devastating global economic and social impact of COPD
18 May 2010
A study presented on 18th May 2010 at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference in New Orleans by Education for Health shows that the economic toll of COPD is set to soar as the disease heads towards being the third biggest cause of death globally by 2020.
The international and expert-led survey is the first of its kind detailing the impact of COPD on a working-age population and highlights an urgent need to keep individuals with COPD active and contributing to society for the benefit of all.
The survey highlights that society faces a double economic impact from the growing COPD crisis. Not only are patients losing an average of $1800 per year in lost income due to their COPD, but nearly 1 in 5 of 45-68 year olds are forced to retire prematurely due to the condition, thereby incurring increased health costs and reducing personal contribution from taxation.
Read the full COPD Uncovered Press Release and download the Report here
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