Global study links short-term air pollution exposure to cardiovascular and respiratory mortality, warns international respiratory group

Posted: August 22, 2019

An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine found associations between short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and cardiovascular and respiratory mortality risk, from over 600 cities across the globe. [1] The adverse health effects of short-term exposure to ambient air pollution have been well documented. Particulate matter (PM) raises public health concerns …

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World Lung Cancer Day 2019

Posted: July 30, 2019

Respiratory groups raise awareness about lung cancer risks, screening, and treatments Cape Town, Glenview, Lausanne, Montevideo, New York, Paris, Tokyo, 1 August 2019 On World Lung Cancer Day, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) alongside members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. …

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The lung is not the only organ affected by air pollution, warns international respiratory group

Posted: February 21, 2019

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) warns that air pollution exposure affects many organs beyond the lungs, posing a great risk to health. Outdoor fine particulate matter exposure is the fifth leading risk factor for death in the world, accounting for 4.2 million deaths and 103 million disability-adjusted life years lost according to the …

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Pakistani doctors stand tall in their fight against smoking this World No Tobacco Day

Posted: February 11, 2019

Renowned physicians from the country have joined hands in their fight against the growing tobacco epidemic. The physicians have expressed their concern regarding the issue that continues to plague the country in a letter addressed to the Prime Minister. They are of the opinion that if not controlled, the growing use of tobacco might result …

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