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.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 84(10): 1407-1411
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 11804249 Document Number: 6329
Data on cases of COPD in 1999 were collected. 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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