Open AccessPrevalence of chronic respiratory disorders in a rural area of North West India: A population-based study
Author(s) -
V. P. Sharma,
Rajiv Kumar Gupta,
D.S. Jamwal,
Sunil Kumar Raina,
Bhavna Langer,
Rashmi Kumari
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.192342
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic bronchitis , copd , asthma , population , bronchitis , environmental health , rural area , peak flow meter , pulmonary disease , prevalence , physical therapy , demography , pathology , sociology
Chronic respiratory diseases are an important cause of disability across the globe. The global burden of these diseases is showing a discernible upward trend. It is estimated that 500 million people suffer from them.