How to Prevent Pneumonia in Children, World's Deadliest Child Killer Disease
10 Nov, 2021 11:07 IST
World Pneumonia Day is held each year on 12 November, which aims to raise awareness about this deadly illness and to advocate for global action
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of children
By Dr. Srinivas Jakka
Pneumonia continues to be the leading cause of mortality in children worldwide, with India accounting for 20% of those deaths and a higher burden of childhood pneumonia than any other country. At present, India has the largest population of children (