The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease for patients around the world.

News & Events From Around the World

New translations!

A Japanese version of the 2011 GOLD Report, Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD is now available.

Click here for the Japanese GOLD Report

A Chinese version of the Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention is also available, based on the 2011 versions of the GOLD documents.

Click here for the Chinese Pocket Guide

Latest Publications

Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD

Updated December 2011.

Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention

Updated December 2011.

Spirometry Guide

Updated June 2010.

World COPD Day News

World COPD Day 2012 will take place on Wednesday, November 14 around the theme “It’s Not Too Late.” This positive message was chosen to emphasize the meaningful actions people can take to improve their respiratory health, at any stage before or after a COPD diagnosis. Read more.

Get inspired for 2012! View a slideshow of World COPD Day 2011 activities around the world.

Visit World COPD Day on Facebook to stay up to date and connect with fellow organizers!