COPD is a dangerous broncho-pulmonary disease.

In order to promote a healthy lifestyle, on December 28, 2020, an online lecture on the topic “Prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” was held at the Kostanay Polytechnic Higher College.

The purpose of the event was to create a negative attitude towards tobacco smoking as the main factor in the development of COPD, to familiarize with the principles of COPD prevention, including the prevention of smoking and the formation of health-preserving behavior.

During the lecture, the coordinator of the healthy lifestyle center Esentaeva D.E. highlighted that factors pushing for this disease are frequent colds and early smoking.

At the end of the event, students were given the following recommendations: to lead a healthy lifestyle, eat right, do light physical activity, avoid hypothermia, do not succumb to addictions.

The contingent of the event participants was 43 people.

Students took an active part, asked questions.

The information was prepared by A.R. Muldagalieva, a medical worker of the college.