The American Lung Association Epidemiology and Statistics Unit monitors trends in lung disease and behavioral risk factors. They are responsible for conducting analyses of raw data from government surveys available through the National Center for Health Statistics and other agencies to develop reports on lung disease mortality, prevalence, hospitalization, economic costs and risk factors. 

• Trend Reports are data-rich and intended for professional audiences as they provide more in-depth statistics than our other lung disease reports.
• Publications provide statistics and general information on important lung health issues and are mostly intended for public audiences, although they can be valuable resources to professionals as well.
• Additional data on lung disease topics can also be found using our Lung Disease Finder.

Trend Reports

• Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality (September 2012) 
• Trends in COPD (Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema) Morbidity and Mortality (March 2013) 
• Trends in Lung Cancer Morbidity and Mortality (April 2012) 
• Trends in Pneumonia and Influenza Morbidity and Mortality (April 2010) 
• Trends in Tobacco Use (July 2011) 
• Trends in Tuberculosis Morbidity and Mortality (April 2013)  

Publications 

• Estimated Prevalence and Incidence of Lung Disease (April 2013)**
• State of Lung Disease in Diverse Communities 2010
• Lung Disease Data 2008

**DISCLAIMER:
The numbers in this document reflect the estimated prevalence and incidence of lung disease within each Lung Association area, and not the actual number. These estimates are based on the national incidence and prevalence estimates applied to the age-specific population of each area; no adjustments are made for any other factors that may affect the actual local prevalence. When citing this information, please be careful to ensure that the nature and derivation of these estimates are understood.