World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day 2023 – November 15

Current Context: The World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day in 2023 will be observed on November 15.

• This day is celebrated every year on the third Wednesday of November.
• The theme for 2023 is "Breathing is Life - Act Earlier".
• This theme aims to highlight the importance of early lung health, early diagnosis, and early interventions. 
• It emphasizes that keeping lungs healthy is an integral part of future health and it is now more important than ever to act sooner.
• World COPD Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world.
• Its aim is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and discuss ways to reduce the burden of COPD worldwide.

Question:

Q.1 When is the World COPD Day in 2023 observed?
a. November 14
b. November 15
c. November 16
d. November 17