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Manuel A. Pizarro was at the top of Mount Everest, May 16, 2007, and now he is returning again! The Quebec Lung Association is honoured to be the organization selected by Mssrs. Manuel A. Pizarro and André S. Rossin-Arthiat to be a part of their ambitious project involving the ascent of Mount Everest. By doing so, the two climbers wish to honour the memory of Mr. Rossin-Arthiat’s father-in-law who died at the beginning of last summer, as a result of two respiratory diseases: emphysema and asbestosis.They also want to support research into children’s asthma as the number of young asthma sufferers has tripled in Quebec since 1980. The Quebec Lung Association, for its part, is a leader and one of the most respected organizations in terms of scientific information, research, education, support and advocation dealing with pulmonary health issues. Furthermore, we now add to our cause any environmental element that is detrimental to respiratory health, whether it be wood heating, radon, Ambrosia (ragweed), engines that are left running while vehicles are parked, etc.… Objectives
Respiratory diseases to which the money raised will be allocated:ASTHMAIn Canada, 485,700 young people between the ages of 4 and 11 are asthmatics. Do you realize that this represents 15.6% of that age group in Canada? Meanwhile, according to Canada’s latest census, the number of asthmatics over the age of 12 is estimated to be over 3,000,000 and their number just keeps growing! Since 1980, the number of asthmatics in Quebec has tripled . We now have more than 300,000 children and adolescents who are very anxious when summer approaches, as are their parents for that matter. For asthmatics, summer is the season when the combination of smog, pollen, ragweed, wood fires and humidity often makes breathing or practicing sports more difficult. Furthermore, each year in Quebec, asthma is responsible for:
Quebec’s annual bill amounts to $150 million COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is constantly on the rise given the number of baby-boomers who reach a more advanced age, as its symptoms do not generally appear before the age of 55. In 2005, 1,531,800 Canadians suffered from COPD. However, according to research results, as many as 3 million Canadians might have this disease. Furthermore, it is ranked fourth as a leading cause of death in Canada. It is estimated that COPD claims one life every hour. In Quebec, there are 386,000 people diagnosed with COPD, not even including those whose symptoms have not been detected. Quebec and the Atlantic provinces sadly boast the highest COPD-related mortality rates. Based on a calculation of COPD health costs, in 2001 direct annual costs amounted to almost $2,000 per patient. Recalculated today, COPD would cost us $772 million a year. COPD evolves slowly over a certain number of years. As the disease intensifies, greater shortness of breath hampers activity and reduces quality of life. Repeated respiratory infections and exposure to second-hand smoke during childhood lead to diminished respiratory function, which may cause a predisposition to COPD. What’s more, a genetic deficiency at the lung tissue level is also linked to a greater risk of COPD. Causes of death among asthmatics and people with COPD:Did you know that the symptoms exhibited by people with asthma and COPD or any other lung disease (especially our children and people over the age of 55) are exacerbated by air pollution to the point where they can cause premature death? Did you know that in 2008, the effects of air pollution will claim the lives of 21,000 Canadians? In 2031, close to 90,000 people will have died of pollution-related problems, while the number of deaths due to long-term exposure will have climbed to 710,000. Did you know that Quebec and Ontario report the largest proportion of premature deaths caused by severe air pollution (approximately 70%) and yet only 62% of Canadians live in Central Canada ? Did you know that forecasts claim that the number of premature deaths associated with chronic exposure to air pollution will increase by 83% between 2008 and 2031 ? Did you know that in 2008, the economic cost of air pollution will climb to 10 billion dollars and may soar up to 300 billion in 2031 ? Source : Canadian Medical Association We believe in it…As you can see, there is a direct link between the ascent of Mount Everest and the Quebec Lung Association. This link is air, the air that we breathe, that is a source of life! We are deeply committed to this project, for we share the same ideals. We believe in it and support Mssrs. Pizarro and Rossin-Arthiat in their fabulous adventure. We have faith in their ability to fulfil this dream, one that we all share, reaching our own peak in the best of worlds ! Much more soon!
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