Expression of Concern: Mortality trends and disparities for coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease: A retrospective analysis of deaths in the United States from 1999–2020

Key Points

• The analysis aims to investigate mortality trends and disparities for individuals with coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease from 1999 to 2020.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis of death data in the United States.
• Examined trends over a 21-year period from 1999 to 2020.
• Assessed disparities based on demographic variables such as age, sex, and ethnicity.
• Identified increasing mortality rates among individuals with coexisting conditions.
• Noted significant disparities in mortality across different demographic groups.
• Revealed trends indicating worsening outcomes for certain populations over the study period.

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Abstract