Topic: American Lung Association
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government took major steps toward curbing tobacco use in 2009 but still needs to do more to fight tobacco-related illnesses that kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, the American Lung Association said on Tuesday. The federal government earned a grade of "A" for giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco ...
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed tougher standards for how much smog can be in the air, a move the US agency said would save money and protect health, especially in children. "EPA is stepping up to protect Americans from one of the most persistent and widespread pollutants we face. Smog in the air we breathe poses a very ...
The American Lung Association has reported that indoor air pollution has become significantly more prevalent in homes and businesses. As well, the Environmental Protection Agency EPA has stated that"6 out of 10 homes are ?sick.?" The term ?sick; means the indoor air is a health hazard due to poor quality air. It is now essential that homeowners and businesses ...
Swine flu is keeping kids with asthma home from camp this summer. The American Lung Association has advised its affiliated camps to close, including one in Colorado that was scheduled to begin next week. Champ Camp in Ward was a traditional sleep-away weeklong camp for boys ...
