Breathing Easy: the importance of respiratory health in older adults

Lung conditions like influenza and COPD do more than affect breathing — they accelerate other illnesses, worsen existing conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and are a leading driver of hospitalisation in older adults. Yet respiratory health is still treated as a lower priority than other chronic conditions in ageing and healthy ageing strategies. The resources below unpack why that needs to change, and what a more proactive approach to respiratory health could look like across Asia Pacific and globally.