7.12.1: Current Rates in the U.S.
Prevalence:
- In 2022, 4.6% of Americans were living with COPD, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. This percentage has not changed significantly since 2019 ( FastStats , 2024).
- The age-adjusted prevalence of COPD has hovered at around 6%, and has not changed significantly between 2011 to 2022 ( National Trends - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) , 2024).
Mortality:
- Over 142,000 people died from COPD (including asthma) in 2021, putting the mortality rate at 42.9 per 100,000 people ( FastStats , 2024).