Epidemiology and Statistics Program Trends Reports
The following are reports depicting available prevalence, incidence, hospitalization and mortality data for lung disease and cigarette smoking. Data are gathered from national surveys, databases and reports and are examined by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and, in some cases, educational attainment and economic impact.
Additional data on lung disease topics can be found using our Lung Disease Finder.
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**DISCLAIMER:
The numbers in this document reflect the estimated prevalence and incidence of lung disease within each Lung Association area, and not the actual number. These estimates are based on the national incidence and prevalence estimates applied to the age-specific population of each area; no adjustments are made for any other factors that may affect the actual local prevalence. When releasing this information to the public or press, please be careful to ensure that the nature and derivation of these estimates are understood.
