Chronic respiratory diseases in WHO South-East Asia
Burden, risk factors and services for prevention and management 2025
16 September 2025
| Report
Overview
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) – primarily chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma – are a major and growing public health challenge in the WHO South-East Asia Region, responsible for nearly 12% of all deaths. This report, Chronic Respiratory Diseases in South-East Asia: Burden, Risk Factors and Services for Prevention and Management, highlights the burden of disease. It outlines the environmental, behavioural and occupational risk factors driving the burden. The report also assesses gaps in health services, revealing limited access to essential diagnostics and medicines in many countries. By combining data, country experiences, and actionable solutions, it provides policymakers, practitioners, and partners with a roadmap to strengthen CRD prevention and management across the Region, reduce premature deaths.WHO Team
Healthier Populations & Non-Communicable Diseases,
Non-Communicable Diseases,
SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (RGO),
WHO South-East Asia
Number of pages
80
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290221494
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