lung disease
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Invest to protect populations from tobacco: An industry of death and disease
27th September 2022
Governments need to protect people from tobacco and the aggressive marketing strategies used by the tobacco industry.
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Chronic respiratory diseases
23rd September 2022
Most chronic respiratory diseases, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer, should be rare since they are largely preventable. However, inadequate control of tobacco and air pollution means they continue to be a highly prevalent global health burden. Learn more about the most common chronic respiratory diseases and the ways to prevent them.
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World Lung Day
13th September 2022
World Lung Day is a campaign for lung health advocacy and action, promoting Lung Health for All. This year, it aims to raise awareness on the global burden of major respiratory diseases and the impact of COVID-19, with a focus on lower- and middle-income countries.
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FIRS call for a unified voice on World Lung Day 2018
20th September 2018
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) encourages organisations to speak with a unified voice on lung health to mark World Lung Day.
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World Lung Day – Sign the Charter
25th September 2017
The first ever World Lung Day is being marked globally on 25 September. Organised by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), the day’s focus is the World Charter of Lung Health.