Seagate helps promote healthier lives in the west
World COPD Day
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
World Diabetes 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
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.