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Our work directly touches 14 million Americans each year and supports more than 320 million Americans with research, programs and advocacy. Read our 2018 Annual Report to learn more.
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EDUCATION
ADVOCACY
RESEARCH
Our vision is a world
free of lung disease
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Make Each Breath Count: Learn, Engage, Act!
Protect Limits on Mercury and Air Toxics
Help protect our air by sending an official public comment to EPA urging them to keep these lifesaving power plant clean-up standards fully in place.
Step Up to the Challenge
Walk, run or race to the top at our Fight For Air Climb. Every step you take moves us forward in our fight for healthy lungs and clean air.
Tobacco Trends Report
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for close to half a million deaths each year.
Protect Limits on Mercury and Air Toxics
Help protect our air by sending an official public comment to EPA urging them to keep these lifesaving power plant clean-up standards fully in place.
Step Up to the Challenge
Walk, run or race to the top at our Fight For Air Climb. Every step you take moves us forward in our fight for healthy lungs and clean air.
Tobacco Trends Report
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for close to half a million deaths each year.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
American Ninja Warrior Najee Richardson is joining us as this year’s Fight For Air Climb Ambassador. Learn how you can join him!
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Latest News
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FDA’s Latest Plan Will Fail at Addressing E-cigarette Epidemic
March 13, 2019Statement of Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) release today of the draft guidance fo...
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Federal Court Orders FDA to Issue Final Rule Requiring Graphic Cigarette Warnings by March 15, 2020
March 6, 2019In a major victory for the nation’s health and the fight against tobacco, a federal court on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule mandating gr...
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Mission Moment March 2019
March 18, 2019LUNG CANCER New Lung Cancer Treatment Decision-Making Tool: Lung cancer treatment is no longer a "one size fits all" approach. A lung cancer patient's treatment is based on many factors like ...
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Poor Asthma Control Tied to Worse School Performance
March 13, 2019...
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Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says
March 13, 2019...
Current Initiatives
EMPOWERING
SMOKEFREE COMMUNITIES,
RESEARCH & PEOPLE
28 states
protected from secondhand smoke$6.6 million
funding lung disease research in fiscal year 201888 cents
of every dollar goes to program servicesEMPOWERING SMOKEFREE COMMUNITIES, RESEARCH & PEOPLE
28 states
protected from secondhand smoke$6.6 million
funding lung disease research in fiscal year 201888 cents
of every dollar goes to program servicesOur efforts would not be possible without your generous support
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