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Global Surveillance, Prevention And Control Of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Comprehensive Approach

By World Health Organization , Jean Bousquet , Nikolai Khaltaev , Alvaro A. Cruz

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
9789241563468, 924156346X
Open Library ID
OL16155686M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3436300 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
153\155
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kill more than 4 million people every year, and affect hundreds of millions more. These diseases erode the health and well-being of the patients and have a negative impact on families and societies. This report raises awareness of the huge impact of chronic respiratory diseases worldwide, and highlights the risk factors as well as ways to prevent and treat these diseases.

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