COPD, Associated Comorbidities and Risk Factors

 AIHW has published a new web report on COPD and Comordibities. People with COPD often have other chronic diseases and long-term conditions. These are referred to as 'comorbidities'—two or more health problems that are present at the same time. Comorbidities are typically more common in older age groups.

The chronic conditions selected for this AIHW analysis include asthma, cardiovascular disease, back problems, mental health problems, arthritis, diabetes and cancer. They were selected because they are common in the general population and cause significant burden. Australians with COPD currently have at least one other chronic condition (91%), based on self-reported data.

COPD, associated comorbidities and risk factors. AIHW 2016