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CharlieWard

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What is the approximate cost of COPD to the U.S. health system?
 
  a. 20 billion
  b. 30 billion
  c. 40 billion
  d. 50 billion

Question 2

Approximately how many individuals died of COPD in the United States in 2008?
 
  a. 145,000
  b. 210,000
  c. 550,000
  d. 1,000,000


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In 2010, COPD caused 715,000 hospitalizations (which accounted for 1.9 of all hospitaliza-tions in the United States), and, in 2010, COPD resulted in a total health expenditure of 49.9 billion. In this regard, COPD is a problem that is a frequent challenge for the respiratory clinician.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
COPD is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for an estimated 145,075 (or approximately 4 of all) deaths in 2008.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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