The global cost of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to rise to $4.3 trillion by 2050. But that number does not tell the full story. We should also measure COPD’s human toll: in the many avoidable deaths, the early retirements and the pain experienced by patients and their loved ones.
We need to do more to speak up for the 391M people living with COPD, who are more than just a number.
The Global State of COPD Report calls on governments and healthcare leaders recognise the urgent needs of people suffering from COPD and to implement polices aimed at improving care.
Visit the #SpeakUpforCOPD website to lend your voice to those in need and create change.
Read the publication here.
Download the infographic “COPD: how can we tackle a lung health crisis?” here.
Read the article “It’s time to address this leading cause of death: COPD” here.
The State of COPD country profiles:
