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- EIN 94-0362650
- (510) 982-3147
- 3000 Kelly Ln Springfield IL 62711 USA
- www.lungusa.org/california
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Causes: Environment, Health, Lung Diseases, Lung Diseases Research, Pollution Abatement & Control
Mission: The mission of the american lung association in california (alac) is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung diseases.
Programs: Tobacco control through advocacy efforts, the american lung association in california has been successful in reducing exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and securing funding for health education and research in the area of tobacco control the association provides tobacco prevention programs aimed at children and youth, provides smoking cessation programs, education, resources, and referrals, and operates "the center for tobacco policy and organizing," which serves as a resource to local tobacco control efforts throughout the state.
asthma program & other lung diseasethe association funds research on the prevention and treatment of asthma and other lung diseases. It provides asthma education to children, parents, and teachers through the asthma friendly schools initiative, open airways for schools, and other programs. The association is a leader in asthma coalitions at the local and statewide levels, and works with state agencies and the legislature to promote access to and the delivery of adequate health care services for people with asthma and other lung diseases.
other programs provided by alac include:program name: expenses: revenues: environmental health $1,024,503 $ 5,394 other lung diseases 417,845 23,309
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