Forum of International Respiratory Societies
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies is a respiratory health advocacy organization which consists of the following organizations:
- The
- The American College of Chest Physicians
- The American Thoracic Society
- The
- The European Respiratory Society
- The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, and
- The .
The Forum was established in 2002[1] and has more than 70,000 members worldwide.[2] It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.[3] In 2010, the Forum dubbed the year 2010 the "Year of the Lung".[4]
References[]
- ^ Global Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Comprehensive Approach, page 133
- ^ Preidt, Robert (10 July 2014). "Lung Groups: Governments Should Limit or Ban Use of E-Cigarettes". US News & World Report. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Website disclaimer
- ^ Organisers
Categories:
- Organizations established in 2002
- Organisations based in Lausanne
- 2002 establishments in Switzerland
- Pulmonology and respiratory therapy organizations
- International medical and health organizations