World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on the 12th of - TopicsExpress



          

World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on the 12th of November. The aim is: To create public awareness about pneumonia that kills one child under the age of 5, every 20 seconds. To promote interventions for preventing and treating pneumonia To generate an action plan to combat pneumonia. Key facts Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children worldwide, accounting for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years old. Pneumonia killed an estimated 935 000 children under the age of five in 2013. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. Pneumonia can be prevented by immunization, adequate nutrition and by addressing environmental factors. Pneumonia caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, but only one third of children with pneumonia receive the antibiotics they need. Pneumonia is the leading infectious killer of children under five years old.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:44:43 +0000

Trending Topics



Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015