Kentucky has high rate of lung disease; see KET’s 3-part series ‘Fighting to Breathe’ starting tomorrow
When it comes to lung health, Kentucky has its challenges. The Commonwealth has one of the highest rates of lung…
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Medical experts urge making lung health a priority to ‘ Breathe Better, Kentucky’; take preventive measures
By Neal Moser, M.D, Shawn Jones, M.D., and Jeff Reynolds, M.D. Breathe Better Kentucky Kentucky is famous for many…
American Lung Association report finds Kentucky must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use
Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This…
Cigarette tax now up to $1.10 a pack; health advocates say it’s a great time to quit smoking
Kentucky’s cigarette tax just went up 83 percent, from 60 cents per pack to $1.10 a pack. Anti-smoking and health…