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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Lungs

COPD is an extremely common lung disease in society. It is a term used to describe a number of breathing problems where there is damage to the breathing tubes and air sacs within the lung.

Information for employers

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Occupational health needs to be tackled through a partnership approach. Workers, Trade Unions, industry groups and senior management need to be involved to ensure a safe environment is created for all.

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Updated 2013-03-27