Most U.S. adults aware of COPD, fewer know of treatments
A government survey of 4,172 U.S. adults found 68% knew of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but only 44% were aware that it could be treated. While 74% of current smokers knew about COPD, 41% of them said they didn't want to talk to their physician about their symptoms because they didn't want to be told to quit smoking.
HealthDay News | 11/04
This story published in ANA SmartBrief on 11/06/2009
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