Key facts about COPD

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common and often undiagnosed cause of morbidity and mortality affecting an estimated 251 million people worldwide

• Globally, the disease is predicted to be the third leading cause of death by 2030

• Although COPD burden varies between countries, almost 90% of COPD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Further information around the key facts can be found on the WHO fact sheet.