Last month, RACCA Australia wrote an article on October being National Safe Work Month. This month is the month of raising awareness of Lung Health.
The Lung Foundation Australia encourages individuals to check in with their lung health and attend Shine a Light on Lung Cancer awareness events, Brisbane kicked off last Sunday with events in Ipswich, Texas, Lake Haven, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart to follow throughout the month.
International Lung Cancer Awareness Day is on Tuesday November 17 and World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day is on Wednesday November 18. These international awareness days will be followed by Asbestos Awareness Week from Monday November 23 to Friday November 27.
According to the Lung Foundation Australia’s website, 8,600 Australians die every year due to lung cancer which equates to more than 23 a day. Approximately 11,500 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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