Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease primary prevention


 * Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H. [mailto:pmarcus192@aol.com];

Overview
To decrease the number and rate of COPD deaths, public health programs should continue efforts to reduce all personal exposure to 1) tobacco smoke, including passive smoke exposure; 2) occupational dusts and chemicals; and 3) other indoor and outdoor air pollutants linked to COPD.