From Smoking to Pollution: The States That Are Damaging Lungs the Most Across the U.S.

Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases, encompassing conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer, have emerged as significant public health challenges in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these diseases affect millions of Americans, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates, as well as substantial […]