Empowering women through education and resources

Lung disease has grown steadily over the last three decades and women are bearing a disproportionate share of the health burden. For example:

• The number of women diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has surged ahead of men.
• Asthma rates among women rose 97% compared to a 22% increase in men over a 14-year period.
• More women die of lung cancer than from any other type of cancer.
• Nearly two-thirds of women are solely responsible for health care decisions for their families.

Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago created Catch Your Breath ®, an initiative for women and lung health to raise awareness and funding for lung health research. Today, Catch Your Breath:

• Educates the public and medical professionals about the disproportionate effects of lung disease on women.
• Funds gender-based research studies.
• Advocates for increased funding for research to better understand lung disease and improve treatments.
• Hosts the annual Catch Your Breath Conference explore issues affecting women's lung health.
• Supports women in their role as a family health decision maker.
• Holds the annual Inspiration Benefit to raise funds for research and education.
  
  

For more information, contact Stacy Ignoffo:
Email Stacy
(312) 628-0205