Chapter 8

The American Lung Association's Home Page is a resource for learning more about lung diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis, pediatric lung disease, adult lung disease, and those diseases caused by environmental factors. How smoking reduces lung function and leads to lung cancer is discussed.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include abundant information on smoking and its health effects. Educational materials, information on how to quit smoking, research data and reports, and other resources are available through this site.


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