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The top recommendation for healthy lungs from the American Lung Association is to never smoke cigarettes. Beyond that, they say to avoid exposure to air pollution and other contaminants, prevent infections and get regular check-ups. Some of those are easier to follow than others. Lung cancer remains the second leading cause of death among America Indians and Alaska Natives. We’ll talk with health experts about some simple ways to protect the organs responsible for the one of the most basic functions that sustains life.
Guests:
Dr. Abbie Begnaud – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Minnesota
Kris Rhodes (Anishinaabe) – chief executive officer of the American Indian Cancer Foundation
Bodie Shaw (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) – Oregon Leadership board member for the American Lung Association
Cathy Gidley – executive director of the American Lung association in Oregon
Break 1 Music: Cree Honor Song (song) Randy Wood (artist) The Gift of Life (album)
Break 2 Music: We Danced Movement I (song) Cris Derksen (artist) The Cusp (album)
