Mesothelioma Center Finds Arkansas Faces Highest Exposure to Major Lung Disease Risk Factors Nationwide
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2026-09-21
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Arkansas has been identified as the U.S. state most exposed to major risk factors for lung disease, recording a Lung Risk Score of 83.5 out of 100, according to new research examining all 50 states.
The study, conducted by The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, assessed states using four factors linked to lung disease: adult smoking, children living in households where someone smokes, coverage by comprehensive smoke-free laws and average fine-particle air p . . .
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Arkansas has been identified as the U.S. state most exposed to major risk factors for lung disease, recording a Lung Risk Score of 83.5 out of 100, according to new research examining all 50 states.
The study, conducted by The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, assessed states using four factors linked to lung disease: adult smoking, children living in households where someone smokes, coverage by comprehensive smoke-free laws and average fine-particle air p . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com