Poland COPD Index
Rank
(out of 24 countries)
30
Index Score
(out of 100)
57.47
Deaths
(as a % of overall deaths)
1.76%
Smoking Rate
24%
Societal Costs
(cost per person)
$745
Above average performance
Average performance
Below average performance
Poland has a low annual COPD hospitalisation rate, good conditions for health data collection and recording, and a high number of respiratory specialists.
Poland scores slightly above average in the Health System Characteristics category, primarily due to a low annual COPD hospitalisation rate, good conditions for health data collection and recording, and a high number of respiratory specialists. However, there is a low density of primary care physicians. In the Environmental Factors category, Poland scores slightly below average, with relatively high environmental exposure despite good indoor air quality. Conversely, Poland’s score in the Disease Burden category is relatively high. Poland is the fourth-lowest scorer in the Policy Context category due to a lack of a national strategy for COPD, generally weak adherence to care guidelines, and comparatively less robust tobacco control policies. A similar score is seen in the Access and Care Coverage category, mainly due to high levels of unreported health needs, despite high universal health care service coverage and good conditions for diagnostic services.
How does Poland perform in each category?
Provides further insights into how Poland scores across each Index category
COPD Index Key Takeaways
Data from the COPD Index revealed the following takeaways regarding COPD care in Poland.
Low annual COPD hospitalisation rate
The development of a national COPD strategy and stronger adherence to care guidelines would significantly improve Poland’s score
High levels of reported unmet health care needs, despite high universal health care service coverage
Challenges for COPD Care
Data from the COPD Index revealed the following challenges regarding COPD care in Poland.
Limited access to lung function measurement, which contributes to late diagnosis
Low access to innovative treatments
Opportunities for COPD Care
Data from the COPD Index revealed the following opportunities regarding COPD care in Poland.
National smoking cessation program
Coordinated care between GPs and specialists supported by the public payor
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Sources
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