World Asthma Day Observed in Nepal Amid Rising Risks
Summary
World Asthma Day is observed in Nepal highlighting the rising risk of asthma due to urbanization, air pollution, and climate change, with a focus on the need for access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
Key Points
- Approximately 6-8% of Nepal's population is affected by asthma according to epidemiological data.
- Asthma risk is rising in Nepal due to rapid urbanization, increasing air pollution, and climate change.
- About 26 to 30 crore people worldwide suffer from asthma, causing significant health limitations.
- Most asthma deaths occur in middle-income countries due to underdiagnosis and lack of affordable inhaler treatments.
