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Why COPD Is More Common in Rural Areas

Source
Loma Linda University Health News
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Date
Nov 5, 2025
Summary
Offers data showing rural and urban differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) incidence and factors contributing to those higher rates. Discusses smoking, occupational hazards, access to healthcare, and social determinants of health. Notes effective approaches for overcoming these contributors to COPD.
Tagged as
Access · Chronic respiratory conditions · Health disparities · Occupational health and safety · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Tobacco use · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention