Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) is an umbrella term to describe diseases that affect the lungs and airways. Common types include: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and sleep apnea. Risk factors for CRDs include tobacco smoke, air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts and childhood respiratory infections. This page contains documents and resources related to CRDs.

 

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PHO Webinar: “All in Her Head”: The Heath Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence and Evidence-Based Strategies to Promote Women’s Health

In this webinar, we explore the multiple and intersecting effects of trauma, violence and structural conditions on women’s health, safety and well-being, and identify factors that contribute to women’s healing and growth.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 20 Nov 2019