Prevalance of COPD in Scotland by Health Board
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease known as COPD, affects over 100,000 people in Scotland. Although 3.8% of adults in Scotland have been diagnosed with COPD, we know many others are living with symptoms which have not yet been diagnosed. Although there is no cure, there is a lot that you can do to manage your condition with the support of Health professionals, carers and family.
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Source: Scottish Government: Scottish Health Survey results for 2008-2011 by health board
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| Health board | Prevalance |
|---|---|
| Ayrshire & Arran | 3.4% |
| Borders | 2.6% |
| Fife | 4.0% |
| Forth Valley | 4.1% |
| Grampian | 2.6% |
| Greater Glasgow & Clyde | 4.4% |
| Highland | 3.1.% |
| Lanarkshire | 4.1.% |
| Lothian | 3.8% |
| Orkney | 3.3% |
| Shetland | 2.3% |
| Tayside | 4.2% |
| Western Isles | 2.2% |
| Scotland | 3.8% |
