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Dependence of the rate of newly diagnosed cases with COPD on prefectures (results from mixed-effect Poisson model).
Notes: All the prefectures studied were compared against Attica, wherein higher number of cases was reported. Highlighted data represent significant results. Log RR >0 indicates higher incidence, while value <0 indicates lower incidence.
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; RR, rate ratios.
