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Article: American Lung Association Applauds Launch of COPD Awareness Campaign: 'Americans Must Know More About 4th Leading Cause of Death'
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- January 18, 2007
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To: MEDICAL EDITORS
Contact: Diane Maple, +1-202-785-3355, ext. 231, for the American
Lung Association
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a
statement from Terri Weaver, chair of the board of directors of the
American Lung Association:
The American Lung Association commends the National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for its launch of Learn More, Breath
Better. This public awareness campaign comes at a critical time --
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes
emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the 4th leading cause of death
in the U.S. and the number of people diagnosed is on the rise. Early
diagnosis and better management can only ...