The Global Burden of Pulmonary Diseases: Most Prevalent Problems and Opportunities for Improvement

Volume: 85, Issue: 1
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract

Diseases of the respiratory system are a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and disability worldwide. The lungs are constantly exposed to a myriad of noxious agents present in ambient air, such as particles, chemicals and infectious organisms. At least 2 billion people are exposed globally to the toxic smoke produced by combustion of biomass fuel, inefficiently burned in poorly ventilated indoor stoves or fireplaces used for...

Paper Details
Title
The Global Burden of Pulmonary Diseases: Most Prevalent Problems and Opportunities for Improvement
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Volume
85
Issue
1
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