| Disease Severity Based on BODE Score: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Severity | BODE Score | 52-Month Mortality Rate for COPD Patients |
| Mild | 0~2 | 20% |
| Moderate | 3~4 | 60% |
| Severe | 5~6 | 70% |
| Very Severe | 7~10 | 80% |
The BODE index predicts overall mortality and respiratory-related mortality in COPD patients more accurately than FEV1 alone.
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