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Respiratory Disease
Research on respiratory disease discussed by R. Perezpadilla and co-researchers
May 13th, 2008
According to a study from Mexico, "To bring together all deaths of respiratory origin, whether concentrated under Group J of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) or in other codes, and including the upper and lower airways and thorax, for a more accurate assessment of the public importance of respiratory diseases. The most recent disaggregated mortality database (data from 86 countries) available from the World Health Organization using the ICD-10 was reviewed." "Respiratory problems caused 16.6% of the deaths in the countries analysed (95% CI 7.9-27.1); 61% were considered chronic respiratory ailments (95% CI 17-85). Of all respiratory-related deaths,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-13)
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