Survey data released today reveals that only 38% of those surveyed were aware that lifesaving lung cancer screening is available for those at high risk. Today on World Lung Cancer Day, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative released the 2024 Lung Health Barometer, a nationally representative survey that examines awareness, attitudes, and beliefs about lung cancer.
“The American Lung Association’s new survey provides a critical look at public awareness and attitudes regarding lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. This data provides crucial information to help us in our commitment to reduce the burden of lung cancer,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “The survey shows that we have a significant amount of work to do in increasing awareness about lung cancer screening but also shows progress. Compared to our 2022 Lung Health Barometer, we saw a 27% increase in awareness of lung cancer screening.”
The 2024 Lung Health Barometer surveyed 4,000 people across the U.S. about lung health and lung cancer. Key findings show that:
See more Lung Health Barometer survey results here.
This is the eighth year of the Lung Health Barometer, which is conducted by the Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative. LUNG FORCE unites those impacted by lung cancer and their caregivers across the country to stand together against lung cancer. Learn more about lung cancer causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and screening in the Lung Cancer Basics resource section of Lung.org.
