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Table 13 Chronic respiratory disease Key Findings 

From: Systematic review on chronic non-communicable disease in disaster settings

EMRO region with predominant focus among published studies

Chemical weaponry predominant contributor to chronic respiratory disease incidence and exacerbations of chronic disease in these settings

Natural disasters, specifically storms, fires and volcanic eruptions, also confer increased incidence of respiratory disease

Refugee status confers worse chronic respiratory disease outcomes