
State of the Air 2018
More than half of Americans live in an area impacted by unhealthy levels of air pollution. See how your air compares in the 2018 "State of the Air" report.

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Celebrating Volunteer Excellence
Volunteer Excellence Award winner Dr. Amy Chuang and asked her to reflect on what being a volunteer means to her.

Sarcoidosis Awareness
Sarcoidosis can affect any organ, though 90% of cases affect the lungs. Hear advice from those living with sarcoidosis.

LUNG FORCE Walks
Help us defeat lung cancer. Join friends, family and coworkers at a LUNG FORCE Walk near you.

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Latest News
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Leading Health and Medical Groups Urge Immediate FDA Action to Address Rising Youth Use of Juul E-Cigarettes
April 18, 2018Six leading public health and medical organizations today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take strong and immediate action to address the dramatic rise in teen use of Juul electron...
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More than 4 in 10 Americans Live with Unhealthy Air According to 2018 'State of the Air' Report
April 17, 2018The American Lung Association's 2018 "State of the Air" report found ozone pollution worsened significantly due to warmer temperatures, while particle pollution generally continued to improve in ...
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American Lung Association to Release 'State of the Air' 2018 Report, Identifying Unhealthy Air and its Health Risks Across Nation
April 11, 2018WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 19th annual "State of the Air" report, including a national air quality grade and rankings of cities across the nat...
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California has eight of 10 most polluted U.S. cities
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Nearly half of Americans breathe dirty air, report finds
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of every dollar goes to program servicesEMPOWERING SMOKEFREE COMMUNITIES, RESEARCH & PEOPLE
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protected from secondhand smoke$6.6 million
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