The mortality structure of people with chronic obstructive lung disease

Background. The increase in the number of cases of respiratory diseases, in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), necessitates considering aspects of their impact on mortality, taking into account the age and gender of the deceased. The mor tality data of the population for 2021-2023 of the state budgetary healthcare institution “Regional Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination” were analyzed, the causes of death of people with COPD were studied. Materials and methods. The results were displayed using mean values and the analysis was performed using the dispersion method of statistical analysis with statistical significance determined using the p-test. Results. The results of the study show that the presence of COPD is associated with an increased risk of mortality due to distress syndrome, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and respiratory and cardi ovascular diseases. This indicates that patients with COPD have an increased risk of mor tality associated with these syndromes, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, which high lights the negative impact of COPD on overall mortality. COPD is a serious medical prob lem that requires a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. Conclusions. The incidence of COPD and mortality from diseases induced by it remain high and require ac tive intervention from both medical institutions and government agencies. This condition can significantly worsen the patient's quality of life and lead to serious consequences. The revealed statistics on the mortality of people with COPD can be useful for medical professionals and researchers whose goal is to prevent the development of diseases caused by chronic lung disease and reduce deaths from them.