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Lung disease refers to disorders that affect the lungs, the organs that allow us to breathe. Lung disease is a major concern for women.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

The objective of this research was to update earlier estimates of prevalence rates of single chronic conditions and multiple (>2) chronic conditions (MCC) among the noninstitutionalized, civilian US adult population. Data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were used to generate estimates of MCC for US adults and by select demographic characteristics. Approximately half (117 million) of US adults have at least one of the 10 chronic conditions examined (ie, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, hepatitis, weak or failing kidneys, current asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]). Furthermore, 1 in 4 adults has MCC.

The story of Michael, a former smoker with COPD, who is featured in CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign.

Commercials and extended videos featuring Michael, an Alaska Native, and member of the Tlingit tribe, has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition caused by smokinge. Videos from the Tips from Former Smokers campaign, which features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Three billion people, nearly half of the world's population, use inefficient stoves to cook their daily meals.