[Role of social factors in the formation of life quality indices in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases].

Abstract

The indices of life quality were estimated by the Seattle questionnaire in 140 patients aged 19 to 79 years who had chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). The results of the study determined the lower life quality indices in patients with COPD according to a number of social factors: domicile, occupation, number of family members, living conditions, and medical care.