Lung Association Report Addresses Report On Lung Health Disparities

Lung Disease More Prevalent in Diverse Communities

The American Lung Association last week released its “Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities: 2005” report. The report was created to raise awareness of lung disease in diverse communities. This in-depth report provides relevant statistics about important lung health issues such as asthma, smoking and clean air as they relate to diverse communities.

“Through the publication of this report, the American Lung Association is taking a major step in connecting with ethnic communities,” said Louise Vetter, Chief Executive Officer for the American Lung Association of the City of New York. “In many instances, these communities are disproportionately affected by lung diseases.

This publication serves as a call to action and highlights our ongoing commitment to work in partnership with those communities to achieve our mission of eliminating lung disease and promoting lung health.”

The report includes lung health statistics for the African-American, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. As a complement, it includes touching stories of individuals living with lung disease or who have overcome other lung health issues.

“Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities: 2005” raises the awareness that African-Americans and Hispanics suffer disproportionately from asthma. The report provides important information about clean air and the long term effects of exposure to tobacco smoke and air pollution.

This report can be used as a great resource to implement asthma programs and smoking cessation programs in local communities.

The American Lung Association is releasing “Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities: 2005” to demonstrate that communities of color are more likely to develop a majority of lung diseases and other respiratory problems than the white population. They want to bring attention to this disparity and give everyone the information they need to stay healthy.

For more information about lung disease, visit www.lungusa.org or call 1-800- LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872).

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