article · BMJ Open Respiratory Research

Chronic respiratory disease observatory for Africa (CHEST-Africa): study protocol for the prevalence, determinants and economic impacts of asthma and COPD in Africa

Obianuju B. Ozoh
Ana Olga Mocumbi
A.R. Ouédraogo
Elisabete Nunes
Jibril Mohammed
Josue Mbonigaba
Maia Lesosky
Nqobile Ndimande
Sandra Kwarteng Owusu
Jean Pierre Sibomana
Rebecca Nantanda
T.T.R. Ayo-Olagunju
André F.S. Amaral
Tony Kayembe‐Kitenge
Refiloe Masekela
Suliaman Lakoh
Lindsey Zurba
Marie Stolbrink
Kevin Mortimer

20243 citationsOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

Ethical approval has been obtained from participating institutions. This study's results will inform deliberations at the United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases in 2025. The results will be shared through academic conferences and journals and communicated to the schools and the communities.

Research topics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Global Health Care Issues

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2024-002416

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