In support of the healthy lung Month, we want to spread awareness about how the lung disease affects people in the USA. Although there are many types of lung disease, lung cancer is the most important form of lung disease in the United States. Lung cancer kills more people than the three most common cancers combined (colon cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer).
occupational lung diseases, which include asbestosis and mesothelioma, also affects many Americans. Occupational diseases are expected to cost $ 150 billion annually. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), usually caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants that damage the lungs and airways, is attributed to occupational exposure 19.2% of the time.
The image below highlights some startling statistics about lung disease in the US Share with your friends and family to make sure they know how important it is to protect their lungs.
