Age40 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study PopulationSubjects aged 40 years or older, with an electronically coded diagnosis of COPD made between 1990 and 2009, a minimum of three years continuous practice data including two years prior to and one year post diagnosis to ensure patients recieved COPD therapy post diagnosis (defined as two or more prescriptions for COPD therapies in the 12 months post diagnosis year 1). COPD therapies included short- and long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, theophylline and leukotriene receptor antagonists.