Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in women: exploring gender differences

dChronic obstructive pulmonary disease in women is an understudied subject but is gaining attention as a significant public health threat, In developed countries, efforts at preventing the initiation of tobacco smoking and targeting smoking cessation programs in women are needed. In developing countries, efforts to promote cleaner fuels, improved stoves, better home ventilation, reduce toxic dust and fume exposures, combat infectious diseases such as TB and HIV, and improve nutrition are all ways in which the lung health of women can be improved.