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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 attributed to COPD in our nation. The American Lung Association's latest health disparity report, "Taking Her Breath Away: The Rise of COPD in Women," examines the nation's third leading cause of death and its increased prevalence among women in the United States. More than seven million...
CAPE CORAL, Fla., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rich Dad Education is extremely pleased to announce that they have exceeded their fundraising goal for this year's Fight for Air Climb to benefit the American Lung Association. The 2013 climb was held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at High Point Place in downtown Ft. Myers, Florida. Participants climbed thirty flights of stairs to raise money and awareness for those who struggle with lung diseases such as asthma and lung cancer. The Rich...
The American Lung Association in California – San Diego unveiled its newly installed, 10.5 KW DC Solar PV system, thanks to the generous donations of Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Everyday Energy, a Carlsbad-based solar installer, Sonepar USA, in combination with ESSCO Wholesale Electric and Zep Solar, Inc. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 On Wednesday May 8, 2013, the American Lung Association in California – San Diego unveiled its newly installed, 10.5 KW DC Solar PV system thanks to...
The American Lung Association recently released their 2013 State of the Air Report and the Fort Lauderdale-Coral Springs area received an A Grade for year-round clean air. Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 Viewpoints TV, the celebrity-hosted informative program, is pleased to announce the city where the show is headquartered is one of the Top 25 Cleanest US Cities for Year-Round Particle Pollution tested by the American Lung Association. In its annual 2013 State of the Air Report,...
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association's "State of the Air 2013" report released today finds significant progress in the reduction of year-round particle pollution (soot) across the nation, but many cities that ranked among the most polluted had more unhealthy days of high ozone (smog) and short-term particle pollution than in the 2012 report. Despite that uptick, "State of the Air 2013" shows that the air quality nationwide continues the...
Tobacco Money in Politics report exposes industry's political contributions for 2011-2012 legislative cycle. SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tobacco interests spent a total of $51.1 million during the 2011-2012 election cycle to fight Proposition 29 and to influence legislators and policies in California, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association in California Center for Tobacco Policy & Organizing. "The numbers in this...
The philanthropic arm of Kelser Corporation gears up for a busy spring of charitable activities, supporting organizations including the American Lung Association, MCC Foundation and Travelers Championship. East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 The Kelser Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kelser Corporation, today announced its spring charity initiatives for 2013. Supporting the Kelser spirit of giving, these activities will give back to the community while supporting healthy lung...
New program offers hope to people with Chronic Respiratory Diseases. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 The Pulmonary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center has partnered with the American Lung Association to bring its renowned Better Breathers Club to New York City. Better Breathers Clubs are support groups for those who suffer from chronic pulmonary diseases including Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis and Pulmonary Fibrosis, among many...
Family-friendly advocacy event held in conjunction with Kick Butts Day VIRGINIA, Minn., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 100 Iron Range youth and their families gathered together at dusk on March 20 to send into the air 160, 3-foot tall biodegradable sky lanterns over Silver Lake. The lanterns are representative of the proposed significant cigarette tax increase (H.F. 91), a trending budget solution topic in the 2013 state legislative session. The event was held in...
Voters support EPA setting stricter air pollution standards to protect public health WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An overwhelming majority of voters supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter standards on gasoline and tighter emissions standards for cars, SUVs and trucks according to the American Lung Association's latest survey. This bipartisan telephone survey of 800 registered voters, conducted during January 13-16, 2013,...
