Journal article
Mortality of Elderly Patients in Ontario after Hospital Admission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with significant mortality. It is currently the fourth leading cause of death in Canada and the world.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the mortality of elderly patients in Ontario after hospital admission for COPD.
Authors
Nie JX; Wang L; Upshur RE
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 14, No. 8, pp. 485–489
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
1 2007
DOI
10.1155/2007/425248
ISSN
1198-2241