Press Releases

See the latest press releases and statements from the American Lung Association.

May 3, 2024

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November 22, 2022

More than 170 Heroes From Across the Country Featured in 2023 American Lung Association Firefighter Calendar

Today, the American Lung Association released its 2023 Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar, which honors 171 first responders from across the United States.

November 16, 2022

World COPD Day: Lung Association Launches Campaign to Improve Care for 12.5 million Americans Living with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. More than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without even knowing it.

November 11, 2022

American Lung Association: EPA’s Proposed Methane Standards are a Significant Step to Curb Climate Change and Air Pollution

October 28, 2022

New Data on E-Cigarette Sales Underscore Urgent Need for Additional Federal Government Enforcement

October 18, 2022

Lung Association: FDA, DOJ Action to Seek Injunctions Against Illegal E-Cigarette Companies is a Positive Step to Reduce Youth Vaping

October 12, 2022

American Lung Association Invests $13.1 Million in New Research to Address Emerging Lung Health Challenges

Lung health research is more important than ever. Never have we faced so many challenges to our lung health, including COVID-19, vaping and smoke from increased wildfires.

October 11, 2022

22 Nonprofits Representing Patients Applaud ‘Family Glitch’ Fix as a Monumental Move to Expand Coverage

For nearly a decade, families have been unfairly blocked from accessing affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace due to the longstanding “family glitch.”

October 4, 2022

New Report: Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks Could Save More Than 66,000 Lives

Truck traffic produces harmful pollution, and approximately 45% of residents living in counties with major truck traffic are people of color.

September 21, 2022

Award-Winning Journalist Reprises ‘Super Stoppers Club’ with the American Lung Association

Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in America, and unfortunately, an estimated 30.8 million adults still smoke cigarettes.

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