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{{Short description|Annual observance on 19 November}}
{{Infobox holiday
| holiday_name = World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
| type = international
| observedby = globally
| frequency = annual
| scheduling = same day each year
| date = 19 November
}}
'''[[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease|Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease]]''' ([[COPD]]) is a progressive [[lung disease]] that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, COPD often goes undiagnosed and untreated, leading to significant health complications and reduced quality of life for those affected. To address this issue and raise awareness about COPD, the creation of '''World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day''' presents a crucial opportunity to educate the public, support patients, and advocate for better policies and resources to combat this chronic condition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://goldcopd.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD |language=en-US}}</ref>
== History ==
The inaugural World COPD Day took place on November 14, 2002, initiated by GOLD in collaboration with health professionals and COPD patient groups. Since then, it has become a crucial event in the global fight against COPD.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Katherine A. Safka |first=M. D. |last2=Joshua Wald |first2=M. D. |last3=Hongyu Wang |first3=M. D. |last4=Andrew McIvor |first4=M. D. |last5=McIvor |first5=Luke |title=GOLD Stage and Treatment in COPD: A 500 Patient Point Prevalence Study |url=https://journal.copdfoundation.org/...-in-COPD-A-500-Patient-Point-Prevalence-Study |journal=Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:Journal of the COPD Foundation |language=en-US |volume=4 |issue=1 |pages=45–55}}</ref>
Okumaya devam et...
{{Short description|Annual observance on 19 November}}
{{Infobox holiday
| holiday_name = World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
| type = international
| observedby = globally
| frequency = annual
| scheduling = same day each year
| date = 19 November
}}
'''[[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease|Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease]]''' ([[COPD]]) is a progressive [[lung disease]] that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, COPD often goes undiagnosed and untreated, leading to significant health complications and reduced quality of life for those affected. To address this issue and raise awareness about COPD, the creation of '''World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day''' presents a crucial opportunity to educate the public, support patients, and advocate for better policies and resources to combat this chronic condition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://goldcopd.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD |language=en-US}}</ref>
== History ==
The inaugural World COPD Day took place on November 14, 2002, initiated by GOLD in collaboration with health professionals and COPD patient groups. Since then, it has become a crucial event in the global fight against COPD.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Katherine A. Safka |first=M. D. |last2=Joshua Wald |first2=M. D. |last3=Hongyu Wang |first3=M. D. |last4=Andrew McIvor |first4=M. D. |last5=McIvor |first5=Luke |title=GOLD Stage and Treatment in COPD: A 500 Patient Point Prevalence Study |url=https://journal.copdfoundation.org/...-in-COPD-A-500-Patient-Point-Prevalence-Study |journal=Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:Journal of the COPD Foundation |language=en-US |volume=4 |issue=1 |pages=45–55}}</ref>
Okumaya devam et...