The Lung

doi:10.1017/9781009052733.075

Chapter 74 - The Lung

from Section 11 - Diseases of Body Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 June 2025

Bruce J. Kirenga and

Edited by

Dorothy Yeboah-Manu ,

Michael Marks and

David Mabey: Affiliation:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Martin W. Weber: Affiliation:
World Health Organization
Moffat Nyirenda: Affiliation:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Dorothy Yeboah-Manu: Affiliation:
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana
Jackson Orem: Affiliation:
Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala
Laura Benjamin: Affiliation:
University College London
Michael Marks: Affiliation:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Nicholas A. Feasey: Affiliation:
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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Lung disease is common and serious in Africa, both in children and adults. Major recognized diseases include pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis (TB) and asthma.

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Information: Principles of Medicine in Africa , pp. 738 - 762

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009052733.075 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2025

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