Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across three decades: trends, inequalities, and projections from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

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While global age-standardized rates of COPD prevalence, mortality, and DALYs have declined, the absolute burden has increased due to demographic shifts. Persistent disparities in COPD burden, particularly in low- and middle-sociodemographic index regions, underscore the need for targeted prevention and management strategies.