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Global study links short-term air pollution exposure to cardiovascular and respiratory mortality, warns international respiratory group
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
World Lung Cancer Day 2019: Respiratory groups raise awareness about lung cancer risks, screening, and treatments
On World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. FIRS continues to support
World Lung Day 2019: Healthy Lungs For All
World Lung Day (WLD), 25 September, is a day for lung health advocacy and action, an opportunity for us all to unite and promote better
Air pollution increases risk of death from cardiovascular disease, even at levels below the current US environmental standard
An article in the International Journal of Epidemiology reported that the fine particles in polluted air are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular death,
FIRS warns that short-term exposure to air pollution in early life may influence future lung growth and development
An article published in Respirology found a modest association between infant exposure to elevated particulate matter (PM2.5) during a six-week coal mine fire and reduced
World No Tobacco Day 2019: Respiratory groups call for stronger implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
On World No Tobacco Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls for renewed efforts to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization