New Lancet Commission Calls for Lifelong Lung Health Focus in COPD Prevention and Treatment

The second Lancet Commission on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), published in The Lancet, advocates for a paradigm shift from solely eliminating COPD to protecting lung health across all life stages. The updated report reviews new evidence on COPD development and calls for priorities in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including stronger tobacco control, expanded vaccination, and personalized care based on disease causes.