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

Material and Method : Data on cases of COPD in 1999 were collected. Results : tablel presented 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 i...

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Main Authors: Sawang Saenghirunvattana, Boonsong Aeimrerksiri, Kreetha Thamakumpee, Wathanachai Susangrut, Somboon Tansupasawasdikul, Somkiat Wongthim, Chantana Siriwongwattana, Vittaya Kongngeon, Piboon Jerathamopart, Wipa Reechaipichitkul, Noravee Juajamsai, Arth Nana, Jureerat Bavornwattanawong
Other Authors: Mahidol University
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Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26715
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Institution: Mahidol University
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Summary:Material and Method : Data on cases of COPD in 1999 were collected. Results : tablel presented 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.