2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase
Title
Socioeconomic and Environmental Risks Increasing the Prevalence of COPD
Document Type
Student Presentation
Presentation Date
4-22-2022
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Renee Walters and Jason Blomquist
Abstract
COPD is an increasing health issue worldwide with many contributing factors. Two of these main factors include environmental and socioeconomic. It has been found that individuals of lower socioeconomic status and those who use tobacco have an increased prevalence of COPD diagnoses. To combat and reduce these risks certain actions have been proposed. The first action includes value-based insurance plans and increased coverage on prescription drugs with Medicare Part D. The second action includes education on risks involving tobacco use and resources for tobacco cessation.
Recommended Citation
Arnell, Andra; Walters, Renee; Cobb, Idanna; Stansall, Kiera; Mendoza, Lucky; Reis, Rikki; Murphy, Saige; and Blomquist, Jason, "Socioeconomic and Environmental Risks Increasing the Prevalence of COPD" (2022). 2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase. 6.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/under_showcase_2022/6