The inaugural World Asthma Day was held in 1998.
Each year GINA chooses a theme and organizes preparation and distribution of World Asthma Day materials and resources. World Asthma Day activities are organized in each country by health care professionals, educators, and members of the public who want to help reduce the burden of asthma.
The theme of World Asthma Day 2011 was "You Can Control Your Asthma".
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness & wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person.
Symptoms may occur several times in a day / week in affected individuals, and for some people become worse during physical activity or at night.
Asthma attack..!
During an asthma attack, the lining of the bronchial tubes swell, causing the airways to narrow and reducing the flow of air into and out of the lungs. Recurrent asthma symptoms frequently cause sleeplessness, daytime fatigue, reduced activity levels & school and work absenteeism. Asthma has a relatively low fatality rate compared to other chronic diseases.
Some Facts..!
Ø According to World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates, 23.5 crore people suffer from asthma.
Ø Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.
Ø Asthma is not just a public health problem for high income countries: it occurs in all countries regardless of level of development. Over 80 per cent of asthma deaths occurs in low and lower-middle income countries.
Ø Asthma is under-diagnosed & under-treated, creating a substantial burden to individuals & families and possibly restricting individuals’ activities for a lifetime.
Day Year
May 3 2011
May 1 2012
May 7 2013
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