Long-term mortality trends of COPD and respiratory failure among adults aged ≥25 years in the United States: an analysis of CDC WONDER data (1999–2023)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and frequently associated with advanced stages complicated by respiratory failure (RF), a major terminal event that has been epidemiologically associated with significantly higher mortality risk among COPD pa...