FIRS World Lung Day Webinar

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies

25 Sep, 2024
FIRS World Lung Day Webinar

Join us for the FIRS World Lung Day webinar: Clean Air and Healthy Lungs For All.

Chaired by M. Patricia Rivera MD, President of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, this event brings together global experts to discuss critical issues impacting lung health including climate change, the need for global standardization and how we prioritize lung health on the political agenda.

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Prof. Zorana Jovanovic Andersen will highlight the importance of putting lung health on the political agenda, discussing air quality, tobacco control, and climate legislation.

Prof. Hasan Bayram will examine the effects of global climate change on pulmonary health, focusing on vulnerable populations.

Prof. Darcy Marciniuk will address the need for standardized measures to define lung health and enhance data collection.