World Asthma Day 2023: Know theme, history, significance, facts and other details
World Asthma Day 2023 theme: The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is “Asthma Care for All”. World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May.
World Asthma Day 2023: World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May. This year it is being celebrated today i.e. on May 2. The day aims to raise awareness about asthma, a noncommunicable disease (NCD) that affects both children and adults. It is the most common chronic disease among children.
World Asthma Day 2023: Theme
The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is “Asthma Care for All”. As per Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborative organization founded in 1993 the theme promotes the development and implementation of effective asthma management programs in all resource countries.
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World Asthma Day: History
World Asthma Day was first held in 1998 in more than 35 countries in conjunction with the first World Asthma Meeting held in Barcelona, Spain. Over the years participation in World Asthma Day has increased. The day has become an important asthma awareness and education event.
Upcoming World Asthma Days
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Tuesday, May 4, 2027
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World Asthma Day 2023: Key facts to know
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Asthma symptoms: Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma symptoms. The symptoms may include any combination of cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
- As per WHO, asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 4,55,000 deaths.
- Inhaled medication may control asthma symptoms and allow people with asthma to lead a normal, active life.
- Avoiding asthma triggers can also help to reduce asthma symptoms.
- "Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle-income countries, where under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a challenge," the WHO website reads.
World Asthma Day quotes
- Wishing you a Happy World Asthma Day. Let's promise to take more precautions against this disease.
- May you live longer and stay healthier. Save yourself and your loved ones from asthma. Happy World Asthma Day.
- May you be able to breathe free. Best wishes on World Asthma Day!
- Fresh air is a blessing. Best wishes on World Asthma Day!
- Fresh air is a need for a healthy life. We must protect it to protect the world from major non-communicable disease.
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