Philadelphia LGBT Health Fair
Wednesday, March 15th 2PM - 6PM
William Way Community Center
1315 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA

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Part of National LGBT Health Awareness Week

PHILADELPHIA, Several LGBT-focused organizations
are joining forces with the City of Philadelphia to sponsor a health fair on
Wednesday, March 15th, in order to shine the spotlight on the health of the
region's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
The theme for this year's health awareness week is "Own Your Health.

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The Lung Association's fact sheets findings show that African-American men
are at least 50 percent more likely than white men to develop lung cancer
and that the lung cancer survival rate is only 13.

Across the board lung health disparities are seen in diverse communities,
and lung cancer is not the only lung disease that affects African-Americans
disproportionately.
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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 .org.
The local effort is being headed up by The SafeGuards Project / LGBT Health
Resource Center , Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia FIGHT, GALAEI, The ATTIC Youth
Center, as well as city representatives from the Mayor's Office and the
Department of Public Health.

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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
Communities Fact Sheets.

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.org or call 1 -800-LUNG-USA
(1-800-586-4872)." For more information about the American Lung Association or to
support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to
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City officials will be on hand for a 2PM press conference, prior to the
start of the health fair, to read a Mayoral Proclamation declaring March 12th-
18th LGBT Health Awareness Week here in Philadelphia.
Fact sheets about health topics of concern to LGBT individuals can be
found at http://www.

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"Too often, we wait until we feel sick to get ourselves to the doctor,"
says Mazzoni Center Executive Director Nurit Shein.

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appears that among cigarette smokers, African-Americans are more
susceptible to lung cancer. They have the highest asthma prevalence of any
racial/ethnic group and were three times more likely to die from asthma
than whites.

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. Lung
disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of
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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.

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PRESS RELEASE African-Americans Disproportionately Affected by Lung Disease; Lung Cancer Is Top 3 Killer

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organizations will be on hand to distribute information about various health
issues, such as mental health, heart health, substance abuse, fitness,
domestic violence, and safety, among others.

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About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading
organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. With the generous support of
the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at
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Local LGBT Organizations to Sponsor Health Fair

The fair is part of National LGBT Health Awareness Week, March 12th-18th.

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Shein says among the offerings at the health fair will be blood pressure
screenings, breast health consults, as well as a machine to test carbon
monoxide levels for smokers.

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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. We want
to bring attention to this disparity and give everyone the information they
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The American Lung Association funds vital research on
the causes of and treatments for lung disease.
There will also be a presentation on "HIV and Renal Disease. Awareness Week is
sponsored and organized nationally by the National Coalition for LGBT Health.

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The health fair will take place right in the heart of the "Gayborhood," at
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