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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16 2010:
The European Respiratory Society led by its president Prof Nikos Siafakas, together with the leading Forum of International Respiratory Societies have declared 2010 Year of the Lung in an effort to increase awareness of the importance of lung health.
The big five lung disorders are lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis and asthma, said a press release issued by HOD Chest Department, RIMS Dr N Tombi.
According to the latest WHO estimates (2007), 300 million people have asthma while 210 million people suffer from COPD.
In view of this, November 17, 2010 would be observed as the World COPD Day, added the release.
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