[Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a Rural Area of Guadalajara, Spain].

The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] in a rural health area and its stratification according different risk factors.A cross-sectional, observational study was performed in Yunquera de Henares (Guadalajara, Spain) in the year 2014. A questionnaire on sociodemographic factors, tobacco consumption, age, education level and occupation was used in a randomized, stratified sample in different stages. The sample was proportional in age, sex and population centers. A total of 749 persons were included. Data were analyzed using descriptive, analytical, and multivariant statistical procedures and logistical regression.The prevalence of COPD was 15.8% (CI95%: 13.2-18.4) and was statistically significantly higher in elderly (64.6±11 years vs 58.9±11,7 years); males (83.2%;CI95%:85.9-80.5),smokers (40.3%;CI95%:43.8-36.8) and people with primary education (66.4%;CI95%:69.7-63). People with COPD had higher BMI (28.2%;IC95%:29.5-26.9). People working in the field was 28.6% (IC95%:20,5-36,7%).A high prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease was found. Occupational exposure may be an important factor in rural areas.