American Lung Association

New Report Reveals that a Move to Zero-Emission Cars Would Save Nearly 90,000 Lives

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American Lung Association releases report detailing benefits of transition to zero-emission passenger vehicles and electricity CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A nationwide transition to clean, zero-emission passenger vehicles would have a dramatic impact on the air quality and health of Americans, according to a new report by the American Lung Association. The report, titled “Driving … Read more

One Million People Complete Lifesaving Quiz for Lung Cancer Screening

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American Lung Association’s ‘Saved by the Scan’ campaign marks significant milestone, celebrates lives saved by lung cancer screening CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Lung Association today announced it reached an important milestone in the efforts to end lung cancer. As a part of the “Saved by the Scan” campaign, more than one million … Read more

American Lung Association Campaign Aims to Address Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials, Improve Lung Cancer Care for Black Americans

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CHICAGO, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The lung cancer five-year survival rate has increased by nearly 40% in the past decade. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Black Americans with lung cancer are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, less likely to receive surgical treatment, and less likely to receive any … Read more