Multivariable analyses showed that starting smoking before age 15 significantly increased the risk of COPD with an adjusted risk ratio (aRR) of 1.27. Current smoking, cigarette pack years ...

Children who start smoking prior to age 15 have a 27% increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) as adults, compared to those who started smoking later, researchers ...

Injurious falls are common among people with COPD in the 2 years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk.

Our study suggests that a person with a childhood smoking history has an increased risk of developing COPD, regardless of current smoking status, smoking duration, cigarette pack years and ...

“Our study suggests that a person with a childhood smoking history has an increased risk of developing COPD, regardless of current smoking status, smoking duration, cigarette pack years and ...

A previous study using data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey showed that COPD was more prevalent in adults who began smoking prior to 15 years of age (childhood smoking) compared to ...

“Our study suggests that a person with a childhood smoking history has an increased risk of developing COPD, regardless of current smoking status, smoking duration, cigarette pack years and ...