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WHO GUIDANCE FOR ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: WHY IT MATTERS
World Health Organization
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Asthma and COPD affect over 500 million people globally, resulting in approximately 4 million deaths annually. The document emphasizes the social and economic burdens these diseases impose, particularly in low-resource settings where access to essential medicines and diagnostic tools is limited. It outlines the forthcoming WHO guidelines aimed at integrating chronic respiratory care into primary health systems, promoting equity and feasibility in treatment, and addressing the gaps in care that lead to avoidable morbidity and mortality.
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