Indiana ranks ninth nationally for lung disease risk, according to a new study. The study found that nearly 14% of adults in the state smoke cigarettes, and more than 13% of Indiana children are exposed to secondhand smoke.
Lung Health Challenges
Health experts say tobacco exposure remains one of the most preventable causes of lung disease, with smoking and secondhand smoke contributing to conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and other breathing-related illnesses.
The study ranked West Virginia as the state with the highest lung disease risk nationwide, followed by Kentucky and Arkansas. Indiana health officials continue to encourage residents to avoid tobacco products, reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, and take advantage of smoking cessation resources.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
