Most Smokers Say They Want to Quit - Many Will Resolve to Quit for New Year's Note to Editors: Experts in quitting smoking are available for comment. Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2013)— Most smokers say they want to quit and many will make a New Year …
Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2013)— A KN Pro Series East driver – and candidate for KN East Rookie of the Year– Bell has direct family ties to both lung cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes emphysema and chronic …
Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2013)— Fifteen years after reaching more than $246 billion in legal settlements against the tobacco industry, most states have broken their promise to spend a significant portion of the money on programs to prevent kids from …
Statement of Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2013)— More than 43 million Americans smoke cigarettes, and seven out of ten smokers say they want to quit. Quitting smoking is hard, but with …
Note to Editors: To download the report visit www.lung.org/copdinwomen Washington, D.C. (November 18, 2013)— Women are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men and now account for more than half of all deaths …
White House Must Release Proposed Tobacco Product Regulation so that FDA Can Take Steps to Protect Kids Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2013)— New data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cigarette and cigar …
By Collecting and Sharing the Stories of Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Survivors, the American Lung Association is Helping to Raise Awareness and Show Support for all Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Lung Cancer. Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2013 …
Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2013)— The American Lung Association is pleased to announce that Lyndsay Moseley will lead the organization’s Healthy Air Campaign – a national effort to help protect and uphold the Clean Air Act – as Campaign Director. “We …
“Research Awards Nationwide 2013-2014” Details Research Projects Funded by the Organization Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2013)— The American Lung Association’s Research Awards Nationwide 2013-2014 report highlights lung disease research supported by the …
Funding Provided by the Expanding Smokefree Communities, Community Transformation Grants Program Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2013)— As part of the American Lung Association's commitment to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, the …
First Ever Study Finds Alarming Use of Flavored Little Cigars and Cigarettes Among Youth Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (October 22, 2013)— More than 40 percent of middle and high school smokers are using flavored little cigars …
Statement of the American Lung Association WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 17, 2013)— The American Lung Association welcomes the conclusion announced today by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that outdoor air pollution and particulate …
Groups Seek Clean Air Solutions to Protect Health of Communities and Families from Dangerous Soot Washington, D.C. (October 9, 2013)— Today, national health and environmental groups filed a legal challenge to require the U.S. Environmental Protection …
American Lung Association Welcomes Chicago Mayor's Call for Aggressive Implementation of Tobacco Control Act Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2013)— The American Lung Association applauds Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his comments to the Food and Drug …
Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2013)— President Obama’s plan to expand early childhood education and fund it with an increase in federal tobacco taxes would ensure that two million low- and moderate-income children have access to high-quality preschool …
2013 Ads Show Same Promise for Saving Lives WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2013)— A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the tremendous impact the second “Tips from Former Smokers” media campaign had on …
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2013)— Harold P. Wimmer National President and CEO of the American Lung Association who attended the speech by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy at the National Press Club issued the …
Four Schools Honored as Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative Champions Washington, D.C. (September 10, 2013)— Three schools in Texas and one in Massachusetts have been recognized by the American Lung Association for their efforts to create a school …
Success Highlights Critical Role of Prevention and Public Health Fund Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2013)— The CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign reduced the number of smokers in the U.S. by 100,000, with 1.6 million more smokers attempting to quit …
