Publication: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand : Incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends
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2001-10-01
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01252208
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Mahidol University
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Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.84, No.10 (2001), 1407-1411
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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 Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand : Incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.84, No.10 (2001), 1407-1411. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/26715
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand : Incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends
Abstract
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.