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American Lung Association
Contact details for American Lung Association
Logo of the American Lung Association
Name: American Lung Association
(ALA)
Address: 61 Broadway, 6th Floor
Australia
Telephone: 1 800 LUNGUSA Toll Free
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Website:
http://www.lungusa.orgAbout American Lung Association - ALA
Initially formed in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Foundation now combats all types of lung disease. The American Lung Foundation currently focuses on issues related to:
asthma
tobacco control
environmental health
American Lung Association Mission:
" to prevent lung disease and promote lung health "
The American Lung Associations programs and strategies for fighting lung disease include:
Open Airways For Schools - an elementary school education program for children with asthma
Advocacy Programs
Tobacco Control - various initiatives. Teens Against Tobacco Use is one program to eliminate tobacco use among youth.
Multicultural Programs
Environmental Health - the American Lung Association is a leading advocate for clean air.
Communications Programs
Research and Professional Education