COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. Nearly 90% of COPD deaths under 70 occur in low- and middle-income countries. Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of cases in high-income countries
Research, teaching and patient care are the three pillars of the institution. Employs 5,400 staff and provides 195,000 outpatient treatments annually. Treats 40,000 patients in the hospital and emergency room yearly
Population growth rate and age distribution data available. Life expectancy estimates based on modeling due to incomplete mortality data
Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system practiced in India and Nepal. Up to 80% of Indian population uses ayurveda. System has evolved over two millennia with herbal medicines and therapies
Panacea means any remedy claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life. Named after Greek goddess Panacea, daughter of Asclepius. Ancient Greeks and Romans described various plants called panacea. Cahuilla people used elephant tree sap as panacea
Health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, not just absence of disease. WHO defined health as ability to realize aspirations and cope with environment. Health promotion movement emerged in 1980s, emphasizing resilience as resource