Impacts of inequality affects the poor and increases the risk of dying from lung disease in UK
The Guardian - 25-Jul-2022Poorest 10% of patients are now five times more likely to die with lung disease than the wealthiest
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At Asthma + Lung UK our vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. A world where lung health is prioritised through better understanding, research, treatment and support. We are dedicated to helping create a world where good lung health and the ability to breathe freely are a basic right enjoyed by all.
And we will be the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
From research and campaigning to advice and support, as the nation’s lung charity we are on a mission to change the way that lung health is perceived.
Right now, the situation needs drastic improvement. We need change to improve the lives of millions of people with lung conditions.
To make this happen, at Asthma + Lung UK we have a five-year plan based on achievable goals. This will help us shift attitudes about the way lung health is seen in the UK – and drive real progress.
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Details last updated 01-Nov-2022
Poorest 10% of patients are now five times more likely to die with lung disease than the wealthiest