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Aging Shouldn’t Take Your Breath Away

Two million of us live with it – and we estimate that it’s affecting one million more Canadians without their knowledge. What makes COPD the most common chronic illness that nobody’s talking about?

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When Will Flu Vaccines Be Available?

Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The flu vaccine is typically available in mid-October, but a rare month-long delay in the World

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Lung Health Foundation Applauds U.K.’s Bold Step to Ban Tobacco Products to Those Born in 2009 or Later – and Asks Canadians to “Take the Pledge to Create a Smoke-Free Generation”

In a resounding victory for lung health, U.K. lawmakers have set a groundbreaking precedent by banning tobacco product sales to individuals born in 2009 or later. This monumental move has ignited a flame of hope for a future where our children breathe easier and live longer, free from the chains of smoking-related illnesses. The Lung Health Foundation celebrates this pivotal moment and urges Canadians to heed the call for change. It’s not just about imposing taxes or erecting barriers; it’s about fostering a grassroots movement that champions the well-being of our youth.

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COPD: A $10 Billion Threat to Canada’s Healthcare System by 2030

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) looms as a $10 billion healthcare crisis in Canada by 2030 and, according to the Lung Health Foundation (“LHF”), is poised to dismantle the Canadian healthcare system. LHF is the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals living with lung conditions across Canada.

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