Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a number of conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Wednesday 16 November is World COPD Day. For further information click PHA news release and the British Lung Foundation website at www.lunguk.org/media-and-campaigning/world-copd-day
Monday 14 November is World Diabetes Day. The World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009 to 2013 is 'Diabetes Education and Prevention'. For further information go to www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Raising-awareness/World-Diabetes-Day/.
Stroke Awareness Week Northern Ireland will take place from 19 September 2011.
The PHA launched the F.A.S.T. public information campaign on Thursday 2 June 2011 to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms, and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. For further information on stroke awareness go to www.publichealthagency.org/news/stroke-campaign-%E2%80%93-act-fast.