Volume 10 — December 26, 2013
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Association Between Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Health-Related Quality of Life, South Carolina, 2011
| Respondent Characteristics | Prevalence Rate (SE) | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–24 y | Female | 4.4 (1.6) | 1.2–7.6 |
| Male | 2.1 (0.9) | 1.3–3.9 | |
| 25–44 y | Female | 5.5 (0.8) | 4.0–7.1 |
| Male | 2.1 (0.4) | 1.2–2.9 | |
| 45–64 y | Female | 12.6 (0.9) | 10.7–14.4 |
| Male | 7.1 (0.7) | 5.6–8.6 | |
| ≥65 y | Female | 13.6 (1.0) | 11.6–15.5 |
| Male | 12.4 (1.1) | 10.1–14.6 | |
Figure 1. Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by age group and sex,
South Carolina, 2011.
| Health Status | Prevalence Rate (SE) | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor general health | COPD | 52.0 (3.4) | 45.3–58.7 |
| No COPD | 44.8 (4.6) | 35.8–53.8 | |
| ≥14 Physically unhealthy days | COPD | 62.7 (4.5) | 53.9–71.5 |
| No COPD | 51.1 (6.7) | 38.0–64.23 | |
| ≥14 Mentally unhealthy days | COPD | 62.6 (4.9) | 53.0–72.2 |
| No COPD | 59.0 (6.7) | 45.9–72.1 | |
| ≥14 Impaired activity days | COPD | 69.2 (5.0) | 59.7–79.3 |
| No COPD | 55.2 (7.9) | 39.7–70.7 | |
Figure 2. Age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of
health-related quality of life by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) status, South Carolina, 2011.
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