What is the rate of incidence for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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  1. Over 16 million people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States. It is estimated an additional 8 million people may be undiagnosed, because they are in the early stages and have minimal symptoms. It is the fourth most common cause of death, and the only disease with an increasing death rate.

    Over 16 million people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States. It is estimated an additional 8 million people may be undiagnosed, because they are in the early stages and have minimal symptoms. It is the fourth... More