Our Breathe Vision is written within the context of a shortfall in European level policy attention for respiratory health and the need for a unified voice.
The themes of this Vision bring together ambitions for 2030 in the areas of awareness, prevention, care, investment and research. The Breathe Vision also builds on the opportunities and threats that COVID-19 has brought to lung health. These principles should be embedded into a future European Lung Health Plan.
Create an inclusive understanding of how information dissemination impacts health and increases awareness to create informed co-decision making and compassionate responses. Respiratory diseases are the...
Read more...Drawing attention to the importance of prevention of lung diseases through education, environmental protection, behavioural changes and improved air quality. We support Europe in formulating ambitious goals around prevention and...
Read more...A multi-level approach in care across Europe to increase access to high- quality care for everyone, by utilising digital tools, specialised knowledge, real-world evidence and more. We advocate for more coordination...
Read more...Given the impact of respiratory disease in Europe, we should be at the forefront of research in respiratory health. The Breathe Vision for 2030 strongly advocates for an increased...
Read more...Respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Europe, affecting millions of people and placing a substantial burden on individuals, healthcare...
Read more...Patient involvement is a priority for the ELHG, as without structured patient participation in decision-making, the true reality of living with disease is missed in policy interventions and healthcare. Patient involvement needs to be at...
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