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World chronic pulmonary disease day 2024 – November 20
November 29 , 2024
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- It is observed every year on the third Wednesday of November since 2002.
- It aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- COPD is the world's 3rd leading cause of death.
- As per year 2019, it was accounting for 32.3 lakh deaths.
- Smoking tobacco is one of the main causes of COPD.
- This year’s theme is “Know Your Lung Function”.
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