The American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Initiative Launches New Campaign, ‘Lock Up Lung Cancer,’ to Expose Hidden Killer of Women

Most people don’t know that lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women. The rate of women dying from the disease has increased 79 percent in the last 40 years, and since the mid-1970s, lung cancer diagnoses among women have been on the rise. Despite this, only 3 percent of women cite lung cancer as a top-of-mind health concern. If a serial killer were as prolific as lung cancer at taking the lives of women, it would be Public Enemy #1. That’s why the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE…

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American Lung Association’s New MyShot Campaign Speaks to People Ages 50 and Older About the Potential Dangers of the Flu

The American Lung Association is urging adults 50 years of age and older to get their annual flu shot through its new MyShot campaign, which shares the personal stories of adults in their 50s, 60s and 70s and why they prioritize getting a flu shot. MyShot stories illustrate the potential impact of flu on this vulnerable group (severe illness, worsening of chronic health conditions, hospitalization and leading to missed work days). The campaign reinforces the need for adults 50 years of age and older to talk with their health care…

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