Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting deaths due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Data collection was carried out through OECD and World Bank databases. The data covers the years 2010-2016. Within the scope of the research, smoking, alcohol use, urban population, income, air pollution caused by CO, and air pollution caused by SO2 were selected as independent variables, and deaths due to COPD were selected as dependent variables. The data obtained within the scope of the study were subjected to Least Squares (Least Squares) regression analysis, which is a multivariate analysis type. EViews pro19 and SPSS programs were used for analysis. In addition, the Hausman test was used to analyze the variables according to the fixed effect or random effect model. As SO2-induced air pollution, smoking, alcohol use, and obesity increase, COPD-related deaths also increase. Income, air pollution from carbon monoxide, and the population did not appear to have an impact on deaths from COPD. Since COPD is a chronic disease, reducing the symptoms of the disease will be possible by changing the lifestyle. Health policy makers and governments should coordinate campaigns and policies to reduce public exposure to these risk factors. policy makers and governments should coordinate campaigns and policies to reduce public exposure to these risk factors

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