Healthy Lungs Index Page
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American Lung Association Report Aims to Reduce Tobacco Use in Rural Communities
August 15, 2012 - The American Lung Association’s latest health disparity report, “Cutting Tobacco’s Rural Roots: Tobacco Use in Rural Communities,” examines the prevalence of tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke in rural America, particularly among rural youth. -
American Lung Association Troubled by Trends in New CDC Study
August 9, 2012 - The American Lung Association is troubled by the leveling off of tobacco use rates—especially for certain tobacco products—seen in a new study released today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Especially troubling is the fact that current rates of cigar and smokeless tobacco use—particularly among high school boys—appear to be headed in the wrong direction as they now nearly match the rates of cigarette smoking. -
Media Alert: America Lung Association Releases "Cutting Tobacco's Rural Roots: Tobacco Use in Rural Communities"
August 6, 2012 - The American Lung Association is releasing its latest health disparity report, "Cutting Tobacco’s Rural Roots: Tobacco Use in Rural Communities," which examines the prevalence of tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke in rural communities nationwide, particularly among rural youth. -
American Lung Association Stresses Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Asthma
July 19, 2011 - This back-to-school season, the American Lung Association highlights a seven-step checklist for students with asthma to stay healthy during the school day. -
American Lung Association Dismayed by House Passage of Legislation Putting the Health of Americans At Risk
April 7, 2011 -
American Lung Association Statement Regarding Effort to Protect the Clean Air Act
April 1, 2011 -
American Lung Association: No Toxic Riders
March 31, 2011 -
American Lung Association Strongly Opposes H.R. 910
March 15, 2011 -
American Lung Association Report Highlights Toxic Health Threat of Coal-fired Power Plants, Calls for EPA to Reduce Emissions and Save Lives
March 8, 2011 -
American Lung Association Calls on Congress to Reject the Upton-Inhofe –Whitfield Roll Back of Clean Air Act
March 3, 2011
