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American Lung Association Report: Nearly 9 Million More Americans Impacted by Deadly Particle Pollution

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that nearly 9 million more people were impacted by particle pollution, which can be deadly, than in last year's report. The Lung Association's 23rd annual "State of the Air" report, released today, also shows more days with "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality than ever before in the two-decade history of this report.

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  • CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that nearly 9 million more people were impacted by particle pollution, which can be deadly, than in last year's report.
  • The Lung Association's annual air quality "report card" tracks and grades Americans' exposure to unhealthy levels of short-term spikes in particle pollution (also known as soot), annual particle pollution and ground-level ozone air pollution (also known as smog) over a three-year period.
  • "More than 137 million Americans live in counties that had unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone.In addition, communities of color are disproportionately exposed to unhealthy air.
  • Overall, the report finds that 2.1 million more Americans live in counties with unhealthy air compared to last year's report, and exposure to deadly particle pollution has gotten worse.

Lung Association Provides Wisconsin Patients With Free Flu, Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccinations

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Lung Association in Wisconsin is offering free flu and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccinations for individuals at higher risk for flu and pneumonia complications until March 31st, through a grant from UnitedHealthcare.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Lung Association in Wisconsin is offering free flu and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccinations for individuals at higher risk for flu and pneumonia complications until March 31st, through a grant from UnitedHealthcare.
  • "We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Lung Association in Wisconsin's efforts to provide these vaccinations throughout the state," said Dustin Hinton, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin.
  • As of December 31, 2021, the Lung Association in Wisconsin provided 2,500 flu and 35 pneumococcal pneumonia vaccinations to community partners offering vaccinations to high-risk patients or adults without insurance or the ability to private pay.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

American Lung Association: CMS Announcement Will Increase Access to Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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This means more Americans will be eligible to receive lifesaving lung cancer screenings at no cost.

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  • This means more Americans will be eligible to receive lifesaving lung cancer screenings at no cost.
  • "Today's announcement from CMS will give more people enrolled in Medicare access to lifesaving lung cancer screening.
  • For media interested in speaking with an expert about lung cancer and lung cancer screening, contact the American Lung Association at [email protected] or 312-801-7631 .
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

National Radon Poster and Video Contest Winners Announced

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise radon awareness, the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Lung Association are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 National Radon Poster and Video Contest.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise radon awareness, the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Lung Association are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 National Radon Poster and Video Contest.
  • "The Lung Association is proud of its efforts to raise awareness of radon gas, including engaging communities through the 2021 National Radon Poster and Video Contest."
  • For more information on the poster and video contest, please contact your state radon program.
  • Children ages 9-14 were eligible to participate in the poster contest and high school students were eligible to participate in the video contest to promote radon awareness.

New Radon Action Plan to Address Health Inequities, Protect All Americans from Lung Cancer-Causing Gas

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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The goal of the National Radon Action plan is to eliminate preventable lung cancer from radon in the U.S. by expanding protections for all communities and buildings.

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  • The goal of the National Radon Action plan is to eliminate preventable lung cancer from radon in the U.S. by expanding protections for all communities and buildings.
  • The National Radon Action Plan was developed through a collaborative effort by the EPA, the American Lung Association, and 11 other organizations.
  • The American Lung Association has been involved with the development and implementation of the National Radon Action Plan since its inception in 2014 and works to reduce the health impacts on radon for all Americans.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

New Report: Flavored Tobacco Products and Youth Vaping Threaten 20 Years of Tobacco Control Progress

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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The "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates stateandfederalpolicieson actions taken to eliminatetobacco use,the nation's leading cause of preventable death.

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  • The "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates stateandfederalpolicieson actions taken to eliminatetobacco use,the nation's leading cause of preventable death.
  • Ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, will not only help end the youth vaping epidemic, but will also help address the disproportionate impact of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars on Black and Brown communities."
  • Ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, includingmenthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and flavored e-cigarettes, has never been more important tobuild upon the progress in reducing tobacco use.
  • "State of Tobacco Control" 2022 grades the federal government in five areas:
    When "State of Tobacco Control" began, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not have authority over the manufacturing, marketing and sales of tobacco products.

OUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH CANADA

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Rights4Vapers has compiled a list of five resolutions for Health Canada in 2022.

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  • Rights4Vapers has compiled a list of five resolutions for Health Canada in 2022.
  • Over one million Canadians have chosen their health over cigarettes by switching to vaping.
  • In 2021, over 23,000 Canadians sent submissions against the proposed flavour ban to Health Canada in 2021 and over 16,000 Canadians signed a petition against the ban.
  • Vapour products are Health Canada's best hope of achieving its objective of a five percent smoking rate by 2025.

Global Extracorporeal CO2 Removal Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis 2021-2028 by Application (ARDS, COPD), Access (Venovenous, Arteriovenous), & End Use (ASCs, Clinics) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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The "Extracorporeal CO2 Removal Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Extracorporeal CO2 Removal Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Extracorporeal CO2 removal devices are considered to be an efficient therapy for patients suffering from hypercapnia respiratory failure and may allow clinicians as well as healthcare professionals to improve lung-protective ventilation.
  • These devices can remove adequate CO2 to allow a 50% reduction in alveolar minute ventilation resulting in a substantial reduction in PaCO2.
  • Extracorporeal CO2 machines held the largest revenue share of the global market in 2020 owing to the availability of a wide range of devices.

New Report: Lung Cancer Survival Has Increased, but Remains Significantly Lower for People of Color

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The new "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals that the lung cancer five-year survival rate increased 14.5% nationally to 23.7% yet remains significantly lower among communities of color.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The new "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals that the lung cancer five-year survival rate increased 14.5% nationally to 23.7% yet remains significantly lower among communities of color.
  • "The report highlights important news more people are surviving lung cancer; however, it also underscores the fact that, sadly, health disparities persist for communities of color.
  • In fact, while the national lung cancer survival rate increased to 23.7%, it remains at only 20% for communities of color and 18% for Black Americans.
  • Lung Cancer Screening:Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scansfor those at high riskcan reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.

3 Important Steps to Take If You Suspect COVID-19

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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It is important for all Americans, and especially high-risk individuals, to be aware of the treatment options in case they become ill with COVID-19.

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  • It is important for all Americans, and especially high-risk individuals, to be aware of the treatment options in case they become ill with COVID-19.
  • Through the new Treating COVID-19 Campaign, the American Lung Association is educating the public about available outpatient COVID-19 treatment options.
  • COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to prevent infection and severe illness from COVID-19.
  • No vaccine is 100% effective, so the Lung Association recommends these three steps to take if you suspect you have COVID-19:
    Get Tested for COVID-19 Right Away.