BY….. Evelyn Kihunde, Linda A. Dufie, Richie Isom 1

 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  Originates from exertional dyspnea  Risk factor of lung cancer  Two types of disorder : Chronic and Acute  Fourth leading cause of death in the U.S 2

 Differences In  incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups 3

 Neighborhood/community  Exposure to dust and gases has similarly been associated with respiratory symptoms and COPD  Socioeconomic status  Genetics 4

Level of education (Bachelor’s degree) Poverty level rate 5

 61, 510 out of 627,654 Hispanics are unemployed  331,711 out of 5,265,236 Caucasians unemployed 6

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 Hispanics have a high mortality rates due to poor socioeconomics and certain diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis 9

 DO NOT SMOKE!!!  Affordable healthcare  Trained interpreters  Cultural history  Educate yourself 10

 “Several Massachusetts hospitals — including two in Central Massachusetts — will no longer hire job applicants if they smoke or use tobacco products.”  “About 71 percent of Massachusetts hospitals are smoke- or tobacco-free, according to Ms. Nicholas at the Massachusetts Hospital Association. That means that staff and visitors as well as patients cannot smoke on hospital property.” -Telegram & Gazette 24 February,

 Why is COPD a disparity in Massachusetts  Cause of COPD disparity  Possible preventions of disparity 12

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