Chronic respiratory diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 6, 2024 · Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, …
WHO strategy for prevention and control of chronic respiratory diseases
Aug 25, 2002 · Secondary and tertiary prevention to strengthen health care for people with chronic respiratory diseases by identifying cost-effective interventions, upgrading standards and accessibility …
Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability
The most common chronic respiratory diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Tackling chronic respiratory diseases to improve lung health
Mar 24, 2025 · WHO’s goal is to reduce avoidable deaths and suffering from respiratory conditions by supporting governments to integrate chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) into broader strategies to …
Chronic respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD)
Oct 24, 2025 · Chronic respiratory diseases are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung. Some of the most common are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), …
Chronic respiratory diseases: more than 80 million affected and many ...
Jun 12, 2025 · A new report from WHO/Europe and the European Respiratory Society reveals that chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) – including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
The silent killer: why chronic respiratory disease deserves global ...
Nov 20, 2024 · Each year, over 3 million lives are silently cut short by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a noncommunicable disease too often overlooked despite affecting over 380 million …
Health consequences of air pollution
Jun 25, 2024 · The health consequences of air pollution increase the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer - due to short- and long-term exposure.
Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Mpox Mycetoma, chromoblastomycosis and other deep mycoses Neglected tropical diseases Newborn health Nipah virus infection …
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - World Health …
Apr 18, 2024 · Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus.