+ Infographic text1 in 5 Americans live in a rural area. Rural Americans face more health challenges than people living in cities and difficulties getting healthcare because of: Clinician shortages Hospital closings Long distances to get to hospitals, specialists and pharmacies Lack of public transportation These factors make it harder to live with COPD.What Is COPD? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung conditi…
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