Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Overview & Synopsis

This PDF covers the
following topics related to Respiratory Diseases : The Burden of Chronic
Diseases, Preventable Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Major Global Health
Problem, A Mechanism for Action: The Global Alliance Against Chronic Respiratory
Diseases (GARD), Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Chronic Disease Epidemics,
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome,
Pulmonary Hypertension, Risk Factors for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Causes
and Consequences of Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Tobacco Smoking: The Major
Threat in High Income Countries, As Well As in Low And Middle Income Countries,
Indoor Air Pollutants: The Unrecognized Killers In Low and Middle Income
Countries, Outdoor Air Pollutants, Allergens, Occupational Exposure, Diet and
Nutrition, Post-infectious Chronic Respiratory Diseases.