This month is Lung Health Awareness Month.
The Lung Foundation Australia encourages individuals to check in with their lung health and attend or organise Shine a Light on Lung Cancer awareness events. As well as Shine a Light on Lung Cancer awareness events, there are also other events being held, such as: Love Your Lungs Community Walks, the ALTG Lung Cancer Symposium in Sydney, and Love Your Lungs Fun Runs & Walks.
International Lung Cancer Awareness Day is on Thursday November 17 and World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day is on Wednesday November 16.
According to Cancer Australia’s website, approximately 12,000 people in Australia are diagnosed with lung cancer every year.
More information on Lung Health Awareness Month, including information on events and the Lung Health Checklist can be found here.
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