About COPD

Background material on COPD for media members. For additional information, see our resources on learning about COPD and living with COPD for patients.

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COPD Case Statement

Australian Lung Foundation, 4/07
Summary of the state of COPD in Australia and New Zealand.
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COPD Economic Case Statement

Australian Lung Foundation, 4/07
Summary of the economic burden of COPD and COPD care in Australia.
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Global Burden of COPD International Call to Action

The International COPD Coalition and other participants in the 2006 Global Burden of COPD Summit call on health care professionals, non-governmental organizations, and governments to address the growing burden of COPD and its rising mortality rate. Click here to download the Call to Action and list of endorsers.