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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
World No Tobacco Day: 31 May 2019
Every year, on May 31st, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The annual campaign raises awareness
FIRS and NCD Alliance launch new policy brief on air pollution at WHA72
In conjunction with the 72nd World Health Assembly taking place this week in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and the NCD