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Epidemiology of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in the Veterans Health Administration.
Annals of the American Thoracic Society - 1 Feb 2026
Riley Leonard, Fredenrich Robert, Bearce Matthew, Govindan Sushant, Schafer Spencer, Campos Michael, Lascano Jorge
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: AAT (alpha-1 antitrypsin) deficiency (AATD) is a known but underrecognized genetic cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and liver disease. Little is known about the epidemiology and burden of AATD among U.S. veterans. OBJECTIVES: To examine the veteran characteristics and epidemiology of AATD and severe AATD throughout the Veterans Health Administration. METHODS: Data were obtained...
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