Non-profit organization dedicated to preventing lung disease and promoting lung health
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American Lung Association
Abbreviation
Lung Association
Formation
1904; 120 years ago (1904) (as National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis)
Type
Non-profit
Purpose
Preventing lung disease and promoting lung health
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Membership
32,000
National President and Chief Executive Officer
Harold P. Wimmer
Website
Lung.org
Formerly called
National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis (1904 (founding)–1918)
National Tuberculosis Association (1918–1968)
National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association (1968–1973)
American Lung Association (since 1973)
The American Lung Association is a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.[1]
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