Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the North East of England

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is linked to smoking, occupational dust and pollution, and is particularly prevalent in the North East of England. This paper reviews prevalence estimates and highlights the fact that over 32,000 people in the North East are living with undiagnosed COPD. COPD costs the NHS an estimated £491million every year and this paper highlights emergency admission rates for COPD. Mortality rates from COPD in the North East are higher than in England (accounting for 6% of all deaths), and the inequality gap appears to be increasing.

• Health Inequalities
• Secondary Care (Hospitals)
• Primary Care
• Tobacco
• Health Needs Assessment (JSNA)
• North East Data
• Respiratory Disease

• All Causes Of Morbidity and Mortality
• Chronic Airway Disease
• Chronic Disease
• Cost
• Health Inequality
• Hospital Admission
• Inequality
• Mortality
• Prevalence
• Smoking
• Smoking Cessation