Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Global epidemiology of chronic respiratory disease
Publication
22 Sep 2025
Chronic respiratory diseases constitute one of the most pressing, yet underappreciated, global health burdens. Determining the burden of disease is fundamental to identify unmet needs at the population level, and reduce individual suffering through improved diagnosis, access to health care, and preventative strategies. Driven by complex socio-environmental factors, respiratory diseases disproporti...