# American Lung Association

Type: organization

Source: Healthcare Intelligence Brief — https://gethealthbrief.com/entity/american-lung-association
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## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 156M Americans at Risk as 900 Wildfires Unleash Hazardous Smoke Across U.S.
2026-07-19 14:22:48 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 19

Hazardous wildfire smoke from nearly 900 Canadian fires is causing unhealthy air quality across the U.S., threatening the 156 million Americans already breathing too much soot or ozone. Health officials warn of increased respiratory emergencies and urge vulnerable populations to stay indoors.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/wildfire-smoke-health-impacts-2026

### 60+ Counties Hidden from Air Monitors May Have Failing Pollution Grades
2026-07-12 01:25:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Satellite data could reveal dangerous particulate pollution in over 60 U.S. counties currently without air quality monitors, helping healthcare systems identify undiagnosed respiratory risks among vulnerable populations.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/hidden-air-pollution-60-counties-satellite-health-risk

### EPA Regulatory Rollbacks Spark Acute Public Health and Health IT Concerns
2026-03-09 18:35:30 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The systematic dismantling of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards is creating a significant public health risk, particularly concerning respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Healthcare providers and health IT systems are bracing for an influx of pollution-related cases as federal oversight of air and water quality diminishes.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/epa-standards-elimination-public-health-impact

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