About The Study: In this cohort study, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was associated with lower life expectancy, including in adults who never smoked.
Corresponding Authors: To contact the corresponding authors, email Surya P. Bhatt, MD, MSPH, (sbhatt@uabmc.edu) and Elizabeth C. Oelsner, MD, DrPH, (eco7@cumc.columbia.edu).
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0207)
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