Fig. 2
From: Trends in prevalence and incidence of chronic respiratory diseases from 1990 to 2017
The global incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for both sexes in 195 countries and territories. a The age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) of COPD for both sexes combined in 2017. b The relative percentage change in the ASIR of COPD for both sexes between 1990 and 2017. c The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) in the ASIR of COPD for both sexes from 1990 to 2017. COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ASIR, age-standardized incidence rate; EAPC, estimated annual percentage change