Impact of COPD on mortality: An 8-year observational retrospective healthcare claims database cohort study

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Here we present a large observational study on the association of COPD and exacerbations with mortality (AvoidEx Mortality). METHODS: A real-world, observational cohort study with longitudinal analyses of German healthcare claims data in patients

• Vogelmeier, C. F.
• Friedrich, F. W.
• Timpel, P.
• Kossack, N.
• Diesing, J.
• Pignot, M.
• Abram, M.
• Halbach, M.