Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases

More than one million of these deaths occur “prematurely” – in people aged under 70 years. 90% of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. [Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2019] 

Potentially lifesaving bronchodilator inhalers are only available in 60% of low and lower-middle income countries, and inhaled corticosteroids in 40% [Source: WHO NCD country capacity survey 2021]