Pneumology: How is the epidemiology of IPF?

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How is the  epidemiology of IPF?

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Rare, 3-41 /100,000 cases, but increasing (28% increase in a decade)
Much more in men, and elderly (after 6th decade), mortality more rapid in women smokers.
16,000 deaths in US annually

Pneumology

How is the epidemiology of IPF?

Rare, 3-41 /100,000 cases, but increasing (28% increase in a decade) Much more in men, and elderly (after 6th decade), mortality more rapid in women smokers. 16,000 deaths in US annually

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