Approximately how many Americans are affected by COPD?
a. 8 million
b. 16 million
c. 24 million
d. 32 million
ANS: C
COPD is common, with recent estimates suggesting that 24 million Americans are affected. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for 145,075 deaths in 2008.
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