The country<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Peru is a South American country characterized by extraordinary geographical diversity. Its territory extends across three main regions: the Pacific coast, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest. This variety of landscapes has given rise to a rich biodiversity and a great variety of ecosystems. The Andes, in particular, are the backbone of the country and are home to some of the highest peaks on the continent. <\/span><\/p>\nIn 2023, Peru’s population was approximately 33,845,617. Demographic growth is significant, with a population growth rate of 1.2%. The population distribution is predominantly rural, with 60% of the population living in rural areas. Life expectancy at birth is approximately 69 years for men and 75 years for women. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Global](\"https:\/\/www.paolochiesifoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Il-paese_400x600_1-1.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>From a socioeconomic point of view, Peru is a developing country. The Peruvian economy is based mainly on mining, agriculture and tourism. The mining sector, especially copper and gold, is very important for the national economy. Despite the economic progress of recent years, social inequalities remain significant, with large segments of the population living in poverty. <\/span><\/p>\nIn recent decades, the country has consolidated democracy and experienced sustained economic growth. However, numerous political challenges remain, including the fight against corruption, reducing social inequalities, and protecting the environment. The health situation also presents significant challenges, with endemic infectious diseases and limited access to health services, especially in rural areas. <\/span><\/p>\nIn 2021, the mortality rate for lower respiratory infections in Peru was approximately 58 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This data highlights the urgent need to improve the management of respiratory diseases in the country. The Paolo Chiesi Foundation, through the GASP (Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology)<\/span><\/a>, is working to address these challenges and improve the quality of life of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).<\/span><\/p>\n(Source: data.who.int<\/i><\/a><\/span>)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Peru in numbers<\/p><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Population<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Surface area (km\u00b2)<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Human Development Index<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Male life expectancy<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Female life expectancy<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Mortality from lower respiratory infections (\/100,000)<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Mortality from chronic respiratory diseases (\/100,000)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Peru in numbers<\/p><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Population<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Surface area (km\u00b2)<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Human Development Index<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Male life expectancy<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Female life expectancy<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Mortality from lower respiratory infections (\/100,000)<\/div><\/div><\/div>0<\/span><\/div>Mortality from chronic respiratory diseases (\/100,000)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Pulmonology](\"https:\/\/www.paolochiesifoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Il-nostro-intervento_600x400_1-1.jpg\" "\\"Our")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Our intervention<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Since 2019, the Paolo Chiesi Foundation has supported the development of services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases<\/strong> in the Cusco region through the GASP Model \u2013 Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology.<\/p>\nInitially developed at Santa Rita Polyclinic, the project has progressively expanded to involve satellite health centres and two major hospitals in the region<\/strong>, Hospital Antonio Lorena and Hospital Regional del Cusco, strengthening a local network for the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.<\/p>\n
Peru is a South American country characterized by extraordinary geographical diversity. Its territory extends across three main regions: the Pacific coast, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest. This variety of landscapes has given rise to a rich biodiversity and a great variety of ecosystems. The Andes, in particular, are the backbone of the country and are home to some of the highest peaks on the continent. <\/span><\/p>\n In 2023, Peru’s population was approximately 33,845,617. Demographic growth is significant, with a population growth rate of 1.2%. The population distribution is predominantly rural, with 60% of the population living in rural areas. Life expectancy at birth is approximately 69 years for men and 75 years for women. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> From a socioeconomic point of view, Peru is a developing country. The Peruvian economy is based mainly on mining, agriculture and tourism. The mining sector, especially copper and gold, is very important for the national economy. Despite the economic progress of recent years, social inequalities remain significant, with large segments of the population living in poverty. <\/span><\/p>\n In recent decades, the country has consolidated democracy and experienced sustained economic growth. However, numerous political challenges remain, including the fight against corruption, reducing social inequalities, and protecting the environment. The health situation also presents significant challenges, with endemic infectious diseases and limited access to health services, especially in rural areas. <\/span><\/p>\n In 2021, the mortality rate for lower respiratory infections in Peru was approximately 58 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This data highlights the urgent need to improve the management of respiratory diseases in the country. The Paolo Chiesi Foundation, through the GASP (Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology)<\/span><\/a>, is working to address these challenges and improve the quality of life of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).<\/span><\/p>\n (Source: data.who.int<\/i><\/a><\/span>)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Peru in numbers<\/p><\/h2><\/span> Peru in numbers<\/p><\/h2><\/span> Since 2019, the Paolo Chiesi Foundation has supported the development of services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases<\/strong> in the Cusco region through the GASP Model \u2013 Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology.<\/p>\n Initially developed at Santa Rita Polyclinic, the project has progressively expanded to involve satellite health centres and two major hospitals in the region<\/strong>, Hospital Antonio Lorena and Hospital Regional del Cusco, strengthening a local network for the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our intervention<\/h2><\/span>