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Published on: May 6, 2014
Advocacy in Pneumonia
Catia Cilloniz1, Juan M Pericàs2, Alejandro Videla3
1August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBAPS, Barcelona 08036, Spain; Faculty of Health Sciences, Continental University, Huancayo 12000, Peru; Ciber de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Barcelona 08036, Spain.
Abstract:
Pneumonia remains the leading cause of infectious mortality worldwide, particularly among children less than 5 years of age and older adults. Despite its significant impact on global health, pneumonia is still a neglected disease. Pneumonia advocacy is critical for educating the public about this treatable and preventable condition. It is essential to focus on reducing the current gaps in the effective promotion of pneumonia prevention. The priority measures include promoting pneumonia awareness and education campaigns; increasing investment in pneumonia prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; and conducting further research into the impact and etiology of the disease and the issue of antimicrobial resistance.
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