Lung Health Improvement Initiative
Lung Health Improvement Initiative

Lung Health Improvement Initiative

Together We Can

Reduce Lung Disease Deaths in Nigeria

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Overview

Lung Health Improvement Initiative is a charity dedicated to preventing Lung disease and providing support to individuals with lung disease . Our goal is to ensure better lung health for all Nigerians

What You Should Know:

  • Lung disease can affect any one
  • Lung disease in Nigeria is common and grossly underestimated
  • Nigeria is the 5th burdened country for tuberculosis worldwide
  • An estimated 10.7-13% of 13-14 year old suffer from asthma in Nigeria
  • Acute lower respiratory tract infection is a common cause of hospital admission in Nigeria
  • Respiratory tract infection and asthma is a leading cause of morbidity among school children
  • Biomass fuel for domestic cooking is an important risk factor for childhood respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in women
  • Pulmonary thrombo embolism is a frequent cause of sudden death
  • Occupational exposure to dusty fumes is prevalent without adequate protective measures

How Healthy is your Lung?

Are you curious about how healthy your lung is? Let us do a quick check on you by attempting our LUNG HEALTH QUIZ. To begin, click here

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  • 08090179566
  • 3 Kola Adeyeye Street, off Jimoh Balogun, Ikosi Ketu, Lagos
  • 08:00 - 17:00