4 percent for whites. The American Lung Association funds vital research on
the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of
the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at
a time.

m. IAIA is promoting cross-cultural collaboration through its Achein
(ah-cheen) Center for Lifelong Education, Research and Cultural Exchange. And society benefits from a much richer cultural experience. To learn more about the Achein Center and IAIA visit
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African artists will collaborate on indigenous art and fashion for the first
time at Tribal Fusions, an event held in the historic La Fonda Hotel from
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on August 19, 2005 during the internationally-acclaimed
Santa Fe Indian Market. To reserve tickets call 505-424-2310 or e-mail
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The Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities Fact Sheets include
lung health statistics for the African-American, Hispanic , American
Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. Lung
disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of
death have declined.

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support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to
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Across the board lung health disparities are seen in diverse communities,
and lung cancer is not the only lung disease that affects African-Americans
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Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe is working to change all
that. Tribal Fusions is part of this program.

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"There are differing opinions as to why this is the case, but
the bottom line is that we need to continue to educate the public --
especially this community -- about the health effects of smoking. Kellogg Foundation helped make Tribal Fusions possible by funding
a new program offered by IAIA's Achein Center for Lifelong Education, Research
and Cultural Exchange.

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A recent study published in the New England
Journal of Medicine looked at the issue and reinforced the fact that lung
cancer incidence is greater among African-Americans. "It marks the beginning of a
three-year agreement between the two cultures to strengthen ties and share new
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African-Americans are more likely to develop
lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group according to
updated American Lung Association Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse
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The program, called The Answers Lie Within, seeks to
heighten global awareness of indigenous art by fostering cultural
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They have the highest asthma prevalence of any
racial/ethnic group and were three times more likely to die from asthma
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Native American and Southern African Cultures Collaborate on Indigenous Art + Fashion Event in Santa Fe

"We are thrilled to promote and host the first collaborative event ever
between Native American and Southern African artists," says Institute of
American Indian Arts President Della Warrior. "By sharing
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About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading
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The Lung Association's fact sheets findings show that African-American men
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Additionally it
appears that among cigarette smokers , African-Americans are more
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The American Lung Association released these fact sheets to demonstrate
that communities of color are more likely to develop a majority of lung
diseases and other respiratory problems than the white population.

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"We are aware that blacks are being disproportionately affected by lung
cancer," said John Kirkwood, President and CEO of the American Lung
Association."
The Tribal Fusions fashion show will highlight contemporary designs
indigenous to Native American and Southern African cultures.