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Lung Cancer and African-Americans (Copyright © ALA)

2006, Fact Sheet, English
Web link: http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=2058817&content_id={F40C292C-8434-4A8B-88D7-623D8DADC8D5}¬oc=1

Description:

African Americans are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group. This fact sheet explains why the incidence of lung cancer is higher for African Americans and provides information on the social elements that contribute to this disparity.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source:

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10006

Phone number(s):

(212) 315-8700
(800) 548-8252 (To Speak with a Health Professional)
(800) 586-4872 (To contact Local Branch)

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• AFRICAN AMERICAN / BLACK WOMEN
• LUNG CANCER

NWHIC record number P-12106