The physical, mental, and social impact of COPD in a population-based sample::results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with substantial health impact that may already become apparent in early disease. This study aims to examine the features of subjects with COPD in a Dutch population-based sample and compare their physical status, mental status, and social status to non-COPD subjects. This study made use of Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) data. Demographics, clinical characteristics, self-reported diseases, post-bronchodilator spirometry, physical, mental, and social status were assessed. A number of 810 subjects (50.5% male, mean age 60.5 +/... Mehr ...