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Abu Dhabi school breaks record for image of human organ

The world's largest human heart by students of Cambridge International School, Abu Dhbai.

Abu Dhabi - The previous world record set for a giant human lung, was created by more than 1,500 volunteers in Beijing. The purpose of the event was to create awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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By Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 7 Dec 2016, 9:11 AM

Breaking a Guinness World Records title, 3,196 students from GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi formed the 'World's Largest Human Image of an Organ'.
The previous world record set for a giant human lung, was created by more than 1,500 volunteers in Beijing. The purpose of the event was to create awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 210 million people worldwide have COPD and deaths from COPD are projected to increase over the next 10 years by more than 30 per cent unless underlying risk factors are addressed.
"At GEMS we believe that education is the corner stone in the development of a nation," said Kelvin Hornsby, principal and CEO of GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi.
reporters@khaleejtimes.com 

Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 7 Dec 2016, 9:11 AM

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