Publication
Overview
Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Start Date: 01/2023
End Date: Ongoing
Primary Goal: Goal 3: Collect, analyze, report, and disseminate COPD-related public health data that drive change and track progress.
Secondary Goal(s):
Objective(s):
- Facilitate dissemination of data and analyses. Report the prevalence of COPD in accordance with the requirements of public health and health care organizations
Collaboration: We worked alone
Activity Type: Research
Activity Description
A new report, "Trends in the Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Adults ̶ United States, 2011–2021" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates trends in reported doctor diagnosed COPD by states and demographics. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the United States. Overall COPD prevalence declined during 1999–2011. Trends in COPD prevalence during the previous decade have not been reported. CDC analyzed 2011–2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to assess trends and differences in self-reported physician-diagnosed COPD prevalence among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years. Age-standardized prevalence of COPD did not change significantly from 2011 (6.1%) to 2021 (6.0%). Prevalence was stable for most states and subgroups; however, it decreased significantly among adults aged 18–44 years (average annual percent change [AAPC] = −2.0%) and increased significantly among those aged ≥75 years (AAPC = 1.3%), those living in micropolitan counties (0.8%), and among current (1.5%) or former (1.2%) smokers. COPD prevalence remained elevated in the following groups: women, adults aged ≥65 years, those with a lower education level, unable to work, living in rural areas, and who ever smoked. Evidence-based strategies, especially those tailored for adults disproportionately affected, can reduce COPD prevalence, and address the continued need for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and management.Audience
General Audience: At-risk populations, General public, Health professionals, Researchers, Policymakers/advocates
Focused Audience: Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African American/Black, Caucasian/White, Men, Women
Program Reach: National
Type of Area: Urban, Suburban, Rural
Setting: States
Cost and Funding Sources
Impact Analysis
High Altmetric Attention Score compared to outputs of the same age (98th percentile)Advice or Lessons Learned
The COPD National Action Plan provides valuable information for addressing this leading cause of death in the United States.Contact Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta
Georgia