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The prevalence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax in Korea has increased since 2002. The male to female ratio was approximately 4\u201310:1, with a higher prevalence rate in men. By age, the 15\u201334\u2009years old group, and particularly those aged 15\u201319\u2009years old, showed the highest prevalence rate; the rate then declined before increasing again for those aged 65 years or older. In total, 47%\u201357% of patients with spontaneous pneumothorax underwent hospitalisation. The average number of rehospitalisations due to pneumothorax was 1.56 per person, and more than 70% of recurrences occurred within 1\u2009year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the most common comorbidity. The average treatment period was 11 days as an outpatient and 14 days in-hospital. The average medical costs were $94.50 for outpatients and $2523 for hospital admissions. 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