Prevalence of chronic bronchitis in urban population of Kashmir
Akhtar, M.A.; Latif, P.A.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 97(9): 365-366; 369
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 10638082 Document Number: 511693
Population based survey was conducted in an urban area of Kashmir comprising 629 males and 511 females. Majority (27.9%) of individuals studied were in the age group of < 40 years. Prevalence of chronic bronchitis was more in the age group of 70 years and above (14.12%), in smokers the prevalence was 7.55% and in people living in poorly ventilated dwellings it was 10.56%.
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