The disease
COPD, a chronic respiratory disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease. It is caused by smoking in about 80% of cases. Other risk factors include occupational exposure, air pollution, secondhand smoke, and genetic factors. Exposure to tobacco smoke...
What We Do
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition that significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected. It is primarily caused by smoking, and the majority of cases could therefore be prevented.
The mission of Santé publique France is to conduct...
Data
A high prevalence of COPD
Studies on the prevalence of COPD are rare. Due to the significant underdiagnosis of this disease, it cannot be estimated through questionnaire surveys, and surveys that include lung function testing can be difficult to conduct in the general population. In...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
Surveillance of chronic respiratory diseases among workers enrolled in the general social security system. Prevalence rates and high-risk industries and occupations based on enrollment data from the Constances Cohort
enquêtes/études
Surveillance of infections associated with invasive devices. SPIADI National Initiative. Results of the surveillance conducted in 2021
In relation to
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
thematic dossier
Work-related illnesses
Dues à des expositions professionnelles, les principales maladies en lien avec le travail sont surveillées par Santé publique France dans l’objectif d’élaborer, avec les partenaires, les...
Air
thematic dossier
Air pollution affects the entire population. The levels of pollutants found in the atmosphere are linked to health risks, and any reduction in exposure to these pollutants would be beneficial.
