Lung Issues in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

[andyrrc]

Just read an article regarding pulmonary issues in MENA region. It makes for frightening possibilities for the future.

The report stated that there are roughly 14 million diagnosed with lung problems in the region but that the total affected could be 60 million. if this is the case then the medical resources will be really stretched and many of the countries just will not be able to cope.

It will not be so bad for the expats amongst these but for the general populace they will really suffer unless massive amounts of money is made available to the various countries medical services.

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Oh dear...

[Caspiana]

That is truly awful Andy. 😵

[andyrrc]

One of the main issues here is the prevalence of smoking and the constant pollution from dust. Not a good mix for the lungs. Hopefully the governments of the countries will pump some money into the systems here. I know that the Crown Prince Of Saud Arabia is making massive changes so hopefully other govs. will do the same.

[AKDellitt]

Do you have a link? I've been living in Saudi Arabia a long time & believe I've finally become allergic to dust after all this time. Thank you!

[andyrrc]

I didn't make a note of it but I will check through the history in the browser to see if I can find it.

[andyrrc]

I cannot post the article as it is from a company and may contain advertising etc. but if you search

"MENA COPD 60 million" in Bing the title should come up. near the top of the listing of results. along with another couple of articles.

Hope this helps - where are you based?

Andrew