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Personal Author:
Tilert, Timothy ; Paulose-Ram, Ryne ; Brody, Debra J.
Tilert, Timothy ; Paulose-Ram, Ryne ; Brody, Debra J. Less -
Corporate Authors:
National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:
Lung obstruction is characterized by a decrease in airflow and shortness of breath. Common types of obstructive lung diseases include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. During 2007–2010, about 15% of adults aged 40–79 had lung obstruction, with about one-third of those having moderate or worse obstruction (1). This report uses 2011–2012 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to update these percentages, overall and by severity level. For this report, lung obstruction is defined based on lung function tests or self-reported oxygen use with diagnosed emphysema or current chronic bronchitis.

Suggested citation: Tilert T, Paulose-Ram R, Brody DJ. Lung obstruction among adults aged 40–79: United States, 2007–2012. NCHS data brief, no 180. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015.

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Adult
Aged
Asthma
Forced Expiratory Volume
Prevalence
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Vital Capacity

Series:
NCHS data brief ; no. 180 ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2015–1209
NCHS data brief ; no. 180 ; DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2015–1209 Less -
Pubmed ID:
25569190
Document Type:
Journal Issue
Name as Subject:
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Less -
Genre:
Statistics
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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