Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand: incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends.

Saenghirunvattana, S; Kongngeon, V; Aeimrerksiri, B; Jerathamopart, P; Thamakumpee, K; Reechaipichitkul, W; Susangrut, W; Juajamsai, N; Tansupasawasdikul, S; Nana, A; Wongthim, S; Bavornwattanawong, J; Siriwongwattana, C

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand: incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends.

Date

2001-10-24

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Abstract

MATERIAL AND METHOD: Data on cases of COPD in 1999 were collected. RESULTS: [table in text] The mortality rate was 0.6-3.4 per cent in OPD cases and 11-17 per cent in IPD cases. The hospital stay was 2-90 days (mean 14 days). The cost per day in the ICU of government hospitals was Bht 7,000 and in private hospitals Bht 10,000.

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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Saenghirunvattana S, Kongngeon V, Aeimrerksiri B, Jerathamopart P, Thamakumpee K, Reechaipichitkul W, Susangrut W, Juajamsai N, Tansupasawasdikul S, Nana A, Wongthim S, Bavornwattanawong J, Siriwongwattana C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand: incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2001 Oct; 84(10): 1407-11