Epidemiology of Chronic Pulmonary Diseases and Associated Factors
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Chronic Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 101
Special Issue Editors
2. Pneumology Department, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: respiratory diseases; tuberculosis; air pollution; interstitial lung disease; occupational lung diseases
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2. Clinical Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: mycology; microbiology; respiratory infections; tuberculosis; difficult-to-treat infections; personalized medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic pulmonary diseases are a major global health concern, affecting millions of individuals and imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. These diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and interstitial lung disease, are characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. The epidemiology of chronic pulmonary diseases involves understanding their prevalence, incidence, distribution, and determinants in various populations.
This Special Issue aims to explore the epidemiology of chronic pulmonary diseases and the various factors associated with their onset, progression, and outcomes. We invite original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses that delve into the prevalence and incidence rates of these diseases, identify genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors, and examine the impact of comorbidities and sociodemographic variables. Studies on the effectiveness of public health interventions, disease management programs, and policy implications are also welcome.
Understanding the epidemiology and associated factors of chronic pulmonary diseases is crucial in developing targeted prevention strategies, improving early diagnosis, and optimizing treatment protocols. This Special Issue seeks to gather comprehensive evidence to inform clinical practice and public health policies, ultimately aiming to reduce the burden of chronic pulmonary diseases and improve the quality of life of affected individuals.
Dr. Beatrice Mahler
Guest Editor
Dr. Mădălina Preda
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- chronic pulmonary diseases
- epidemiology
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- asthma
- bronchiectasis
- interstitial lung disease
- public health interventions
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