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The summary is about a study that found that people who are exposed to air pollution are more likely to develop COPD. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The researchers found that people who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution were 20% more likely to develop COPD than people who lived in areas with low levels of air pollution. COPD is a chronic lung disease that is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. The researchers say that the findings of their study suggest that air pollution is a major risk factor for COPD. They urge policymakers to take steps to reduce air pollution in order to protect public health.