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World Lung Day (WLD) is observed every September 25th. It is a day for lung health advocacy and action. It is an opportunity for us all to integrate and promote better lung health around the world. It was started by the forum of the International Respiratory Association (FIRS) for the defense and action of lung health. WLD focuses on improving and promoting better lung health around the world. (Public health update))
Respiratory diseases impose health burdens around the world. Globally, 4 million people die early in chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic respiratory diseases (COPD), asthma, acute respiratory infections, tuberculosis and lung cancer.
Main fact
Respiratory diseases are a big burden on world health (data: WHO & FIRS):
- COPD -It affects 200 million people. It is the third cause of death in the world because 3.2 million people died every year.
- Asthma -One of the most common NCDs and affects 262 million people around the world.
- Lung Cancer -In 2020, 2.2 million new cases and 1.8 million people died. We are responsible for one cancer death from four people around the world.
- Pneumonia (Lower respiratory infection) -Mainly 2.4 million people die each year in low-income and intermediate income countries (LMIC). COVID-19 has worsened pneumonia-related mortality.
- Children under 5 years of age -pneumonia remain the cause of death outside the newborn era.
- Tuberculosis (TB) -The 1.2 million people died in tuberculosis in 2023, including 161,000 as HIV. Tuberculosis would have returned to the world’s best infectious murderer and overtaken Kovid 19. It is also the main cause of death of people with HIV and the main cause of death related to antimicrobial resistance.
Main message
- Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect lungs.
- Typical CRDs include COPD, asthma, vocational lung disease and pulmonary hypertension.
- Main risk factors: tobacco smoke, air pollution, workplace chemicals/dust and frequent childhood respiratory infections.
- CRDs cannot be treated, but treatment can alleviate symptoms and improve open prayer and daily life.
Protect the lungs every day
- Breathe clean air -Accommittee avoids contaminated areas and support clean policies.
- Non -smoking -Discuss cigarettes and avoid indirect smoking.
- Keep an active state Regular exercise improves lung function.
- Vaccination Protect the flu, pneumonia and covid-19.
- Act according to the climate -Support to reduce greenhouse gases.
- Eat well -The balanced diet supports respiratory health.
