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"Madam President, after writing to the Commission requesting an update on an EU strategy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), I was very disappointed to be informed that the Commission does not intend to put forward a specific strategy for patients with COPD as it says that it is addressing the key issue with the Tobacco Products Directive.
Not only is this disappointing, but it is worrying. COPD is one of the leading causes of premature deaths worldwide, yet awareness of COPD is insufficient. Given the prevalence and the socio-economic burden of COPD, not only should there be ringfencing of funds for specific diseases – such as this one – that have been underfunded, but we need to start tackling the deficiencies in the way that COPD is treated across Europe.
People suffering from COPD and patients with respiratory diseases in Europe have for decades been enduring large disparities in the standard of care received. To overcome these inequalities, patient-driven standards, prevention, diagnosis, care and rehabilitation have to be better measured. I urge the Commission to take greater responsibility on this issue."@en1
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