“CanCOLD is the first study to characterize the Canadian population with respect to COPD, its consequences on patients and our society. This study has unique feature ... and we fully support this important national research initiative”

“This proposal is an excellent example of the innovative, intuitive and cost-effective research ideas which exist in the Canadian Respiratory Community. This study aims to provide clarity around the existence of COPD in Canada by further developing an existing cohort to provide important insights into the natural progression of the disease, as well as the degree of disability and health status of Canadians whose lives are affected by it. In addition it promises to provide new information into changing demographics of COPD, a disease which is increasingly affecting more women and younger Canadians.”

“The CanCOLD Study will unite investigators from distinct yet complementary areas to further advance knowledge in COPD. From an industry perspective, the CanCOLD Study provides an important opportunity to consolidate resources and link together key Canadian researchers to address challenging and important research questions in a more focused and unified manner that could not be achieved otherwise.”

“There is an urgent need to track the prevalence of COPD, to examine the influences of mild disease and sex, its manifestations and impacts on the patients and the health care system.”