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World chronic pulmonary disease day 2024 – November 20

November 29 , 2024 13 days 68 0
  • It is observed every year on the third Wednesday of November since 2002.
  • It aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • COPD is the world's 3rd leading cause of death.
  • As per year 2019, it was accounting for 32.3 lakh deaths.
  • Smoking tobacco is one of the main causes of COPD.
  • This year’s theme is “Know Your Lung Function”.

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