Lung Foundation

New Year Message from the CEO

More than seven million Australians aged 35 years and over may be at higher risk of lung disease, a serious condition causing 19,200 deaths each year.

63% of Australians aged ≥35 yrs are at higher risk of lung disease due to exposure to harmful fumes in their work place or a history of smoking.

While 92% of Australians can identify more than one lung disease symptom from a list, 25% of Australians are unaware that chest tightness or wheezing is a symptom of lung disease.

In 2010, The International Year of the Lung, The Australian Lung Foundation is raising awareness of lung health and steps you can take to monitor your lung health.

It’s easy ... take a minute to complete the Lung Health Checklist and catch lung disease before it catches up with you.

The Lung Health Checklist is designed to give tailored guidance on whether you should seek medical advice on your lung health. While not a diagnostic tool, it is designed to start you thinking about your lung health because, when you can’t breathe ... nothing else matters.


William Darbishire, CEO
The Australian Lung Foundation

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