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67th World Health Assembly to include psoriasis quality-of-life event
The International Federation of Psoriasis Association will hold a special event called “Psoriasis: an NCD causing major suffering and impacts on health-related quality of life” during the 67th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a press release.
The event will be hosted by Argentina, Ecuador, Panama and Qatar in collaboration with International Federation of Psoriasis Association.
“The burden of psoriasis is very often underestimated, yet its sufferers, apart from experiencing painful and itching skin lesions, are also at risk of developing severe and disabling comorbid conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and psoriatic arthritis,” the release said.
In addition to discussing quality of life and social stigmas, a recent resolution adopted by the World Health Organization executive board to increase public awareness on psoriasis will be on the agenda during the 67th World Health Assembly.
To learn more visit www.ifpa-pso.org.