Chronic lung disease patient care
EMBARGOED TO 0001 THURSDAY MAY 9 File photo dated 18/01/23 of staff on a NHS hospital ward at Ealing Hospital in London. Chronic lung disease patients who live in deprived areas or further away from clinics are more likely to die compared with wealthier people who live closer, a study has suggested. Experts warned the findings highlight "an alarming disparity" that "demands urgent attention". Issue date: Thursday May 9, 2024.