Study: One in 25 Irish people at risk of developing deadly disease

One in 25 Irish people is at risk of developing the world’s fourth most lethal medical condition due to our gene pool and chronic smoking habits.

Harvard University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland made the claim in research which warns that people could die if they fail to act on the danger.

According to the study, approximately 4% of the population is at risk of being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at some stage in their life.