Reports
The American Lung Association produces detailed reports on lung health issues that inform the work of public health advocates, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. Some topics included in the reports are:
- Lung cancer mortality (how many people die from lung cancer)
- Lung cancer prevalence (how many people have lung cancer)
- Lung cancer incidence (the estimated number of new lung cancer cases)
- Lung cancer survival
- How many people are hospitalized due to lung cancer
- The economic costs of lung cancer
- Risk factors for lung cancer
- Disparities in lung cancer
Trends in Lung Cancer Morbidity and Mortality (April 2012)
This report reports on the burden of lung cancer, examining incidence, mortality and other important measures of disease magnitude. » More
State of Lung Disease in Diverse Communities 2010: Lung Cancer
This publication discusses the prevalence and incidence of lung cancer in different types of communities. » More
Estimated Prevalence and Incidence of Lung Disease (March 2012)**
This publication examines several lung diseases, including lung cancer. It discusses the estimated number of new cases (incidence) of lung cancer. Use this report to find data for your county and state. » More
Lung Disease Data 2008
This publication presents a summary of lung disease data, including data on lung cancer. » More
Too Many Cases, Too Many Deaths
This report is a compilation of research examining the factors that contribute to high rates of lung cancer among African Americans, and some possible approaches to improving health equity. » More
State of Tobacco Control
The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control report tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the state and federal levels. You can see how your state ranks and learn how to take steps to improve tobacco control where you live. Reducing exposure to tobacco smoke is one way to protect your lungs from lung cancer.» More
State of the Air
The State of the Air® report grades cities and counties affected by the most widespread types of air pollution (ozone “smog” and particle pollution) recorded over a three-year period and details trends for metropolitan areas over the past decade. Find out how your area ranks and what you can do to take action. » More
**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.
