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World Lung Day Observed To Raise Awareness About Lung Health And Its Better Care

Lungs are a vital part of the human body. The World Lung Day is observed to raise awareness about better care of the lungs. The day is marked by several events across the globe.

World Lung Day is observed to raise awareness about lung health and its better care
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By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Sep 24, 2024, 11:56 PM IST

New Delhi: World Lung Day is observed on September 25 annually to make people aware of lung health and its better care across the globe. On this day, various hospitals and organisations hold camps and try to highlight the importance of healthy lungs and talk about the causes and prevention methods of lung diseases.

Galaxy Super Emedkit posted on social media X, “On World Lung Day 2024, let’s unite for healthier lungs and a better future. It's a day to raise awareness and for clean air, prevention, and better care for all."

Sharing the same sentiments, Vilo_tz posted, "Join us on World Lung Day, September 25th, 2024, at Muhimbili Hospital, for an empowering event under the theme My Lung, My Life: Empowering Healthier Breathing. The day will feature free physiotherapy services to strengthen lung health."

World Lung Day has significance in addressing the issues related to lung diseases such as asthma, cancer, tuberculosis, and other infections. These diseases affect the lungs to weaken it badly and deteriorate the overall body health system. People can care for their lungs by following a healthy lifestyle and observing good habits which will not only prevent them from diseases but lead a healthy life.

No Smoking:

Smoking creates multiple health complications to healthy lungs and increases the risk of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. People are mostly advised to quit smoking as soon as possible to live healthy.

Stay in clear air:

People should minimise exposure to pollutants to keep their lungs healthy. Air pollution particles directly enter the body during breathing and infect the lungs badly. In the morning, people take walks and get natural and fresh air for better health.

Follow a healthy lifestyle:

To keep the overall healthy body, physical activities should be added in the daily routine which will not only improve lung capacity but it will help to lead a healthy life for long. Physical activities like walking, jogging, cycling and running will keep a person fit and active.

Take a healthy diet:

Healthy diet is a key to stay fit and active for a person. Natural and fresh diets help to improve overall body development and avoid any diseases.

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