Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases Death Rate
Current Value
50.3
Definition
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (including asthma) deaths per 100,000 population
Why Is This Important?
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease is a serious disease and the 4th leading cause of death nationally. CLRD comprises three major diseases: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, that are all characterized by shortness of breath caused by airway obstruction.