American Lung Association

The American Lung Association (əˈmɛrɪkən lʌŋ əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən) is a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

Etymology

The organization was founded in 1904, originally as the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. It was renamed the National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association in 1968, and finally became the American Lung Association in 1973.

Mission

The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. This includes efforts to reduce the impact of lung disease, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and influenza.

Programs and Services

The American Lung Association offers a variety of programs and services to support its mission. These include:

Lung Health Education: The organization provides resources and information to help individuals understand and manage their lung health.
Tobacco Control: The American Lung Association works to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Air Quality: The organization advocates for clean air and policies that protect public health.
Research: The American Lung Association funds research to better understand, prevent, and treat lung diseases.

Related Organizations

The American Lung Association is part of a larger network of organizations dedicated to lung health, including the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

External links

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American Lung Association