The British Lung Foundation and Islington NHS held a ‘Love Your Lungs’ campaign throughout September 2009 to alert Islington residents to the symptoms of a common lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Why Islington?
Islington was targeted after research showed that COPD is a particular problem in the area with 6,619 people estimated to have the condition.
The BLF was keen to reach people who are unaware of the early symptoms which include breathlessness and a persistent cough. We therefore ran two events offering the public free lung function tests.
Key statistics – Lung Function Testing Events
315 residents of Islington received a free lung function test
78 residents (25%) were advised to visit their GP for a follow up consultation
Key Statistics – Evaluation
70% of those asked felt the event had increased their awareness of COPD
49% felt the events had impacted their day to day behaviour
22% of those asked who were referred were diagnosed with COPD
Love Your Lung Executive Summary – Islington
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