Disparities in Lung Health Series
The American Lung Association is committed to preventing lung disease and improving lung health. Our Disparities in Lung Health series of reports attempt to address the needs of those populations that are disproportionately affected by lung disease.
Taking Her Breath Away: The Rise of COPD in Women
This report will examine the burden of COPD among women. » More |
Cutting Tobacco's Rural Roots: Tobacco Use in Rural Communities
This report discusses factors that contribute to a higher rate of tobacco use among youth and adults in rural America. » More |
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Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics
This report presents an overview of research into the complex factors that increase the burden of asthma on Hispanics. » More |
Missed Opportunities: Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination in Older Adults
This report has been released in an effort to eliminate disparities in influenza and pneumonia vaccination rates among older Americans. » More |
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Smoking Out a Deadly Threat: Tobacco Use in the LGBT Community
This report examines the trend of higher tobacco use among the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the need for additional research specific to this community. » More |
Too Many Cases, Too Many Deaths: Lung Cancer in African Americans
This report is a compilation of research examining lung cancer among African Americans and the need to eliminate this and other health disparities. » More |
