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Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Map Shows Worst US States for Lung Health
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Due to a combination of smoking rates, regional climates and air pollution, the health of Americans' lungs varies immensely from state to state, according to a new report. A new study by Opera Beds, a specialist in clinically oriented mattresses and pressure-care systems, ranked the worst states for lung health in the U.S., drawing on data from the American Lung Association, the EPA and additional sources. Why It Matters Lung health in the U.S. is a significant public health concern, with millions suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), thousands dying each year from respiratory illnesses and similar numbers being lost to lung cancer. Millions of dollars have been devoted to researching the causes and consequences of lung health issues in the U.S., and the disparity in the health levels across the country highlights how factors such as smoking rates and air quality contributes to these outcomes. This photo illustration shows a man holding a cigarette on August 1, 2023, in Montreal. This photo illustration shows a man holding a cigarette on August 1, 2023, in Montreal. ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP/Getty Images What To Know Opera Beds issued their rankings based on smoking rates, the coverage of anti-smoking policies and air pollution—measured in micrograms of pollutants per cubic meter (µg/m³)—while also factoring in things such as temperature and humidity in each state. The resulting "lung health" scores are shown below on the map created by Newsweek, alongside the rankings of the ten worst states for lung health. With a score of 4.04 out of ten, Indiana ranked as the worst in the country for lung health in the study. The state has an adult smoking rate of 16.2 percent, compared to the national average of around 11 percent. Opera Beds also found that only 31.5 percent of the population is covered by smokefree indoor air policies which prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces. Indiana was followed by Ohio and Alaska, with respective scores of 4.72 and 4.79. The rest of the top 10 featured Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky. On the other end of the list, Colorado and Hawaii were found to be the states with the best lung health, each earning a score of 9.11 out of ten. Both states benefit from lower smoking rates and enjoy reduced levels of air pollution. Overall, the top ten states largely outperform the bottom ten across these factors, though California stands out as an exception, as it maintains high overall score despite elevated air pollution levels relative to other states. What People Are Saying Opera Beds wrote in its report: "According to our data, the West Coast is the best place to live in the U.S. in terms of lung health. Six of the top 10 states are located on the western side of the country, with Colorado, Hawaii, and New Mexico making up the top three. This suggests that those on the West Coast may be less likely to develop respiratory conditions like COPD, due to better air quality, humidity levels, and average temperatures. It may also be a viable option for those relocating to another state to improve their lung health."
Toronto Sun
09-06-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
700 people evacuated by military as northern Ontario wildfire threatens First Nation
Published Jun 09, 2025 • 1 minute read People jet ski in front of the Biosphere in Montreal, Que., on June 6, 2025. Wildfire smoke has downgraded air quality in central Canada as well as in northern parts of the United States. Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP via Getty Images Officials say the Canadian military has evacuated more than 700 people from northern Ontario where a major wildfire is threatening a First Nation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account National Defence says a CC-130 Hercules aircraft has been airlifting people out of Sandy Lake First Nation. It's unclear how many residents are still waiting to be evacuated from the community of more than 2,000 people. The military was called in over the weekend as a massive wildfire in northern Ontario doubled in size to over 1,500 sq. km. Officials say the fire burned through 40 km in a 24-hour period and was about 6 km away from the community by Sunday night. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Tens of thousands of people across Canada have fled from raging wildfires, prompting Saskatchewan and Manitoba to declare provincial states of emergency. Premier Doug Ford says firefighters from the United States have also been called in to help fight fires in Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The intense start to the wildfire season has strained Canada's firefighting resources and international help is being 'mobilized,' said the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in its latest situation report. Statistics compiled by the agency overseeing Canada's wildland firefighting response indicate almost 30,000 sq. km of land have burned so far this year, triple the five-year average or almost seven times the 25-year average to date. Studies have shown how climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, has lengthened and intensified Canada's fire season. Read More Toronto Blue Jays Olympics World Canada Golf
Toronto Sun
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Ottawa sending support from armed forces amid northern Ontario wildfire evacuations
Published Jun 08, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 1 minute read People look out onto the water and walk in front of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal, on June 6, 2025. Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP via Getty Images Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is deploying members of the Canadian Armed Forces to help evacuate a northwestern Ontario First Nation as wildfires rapidly spread in the region. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Carney says Ottawa has accepted Ontario's urgent request for assistance in and around Sandy Lake First Nation, and the military will help with emergency airlift evacuations. The Ontario government says the Red Lake 12 wildfire, near Deer Lake First Nation, is out of control, more than 1,500 square kilometres in size and was threatening Sandy Lake First Nation as of Saturday night. It says the community is conducting a phase one evacuation of residents by air, and boats will be available if needed. The province says Deer Lake First Nation remains evacuated and is being protected by fire rangers. Carney says the federal government is 'prepared to mobilize every resource' to keep Canadians safe. Sports Sunshine Girls Canada Sunshine Girls Columnists
Toronto Sun
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Wildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces
Published Jun 07, 2025 • 1 minute read A man jogs in front of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 6, 2025. The fires have downgraded air quality in central Canada as well as in northern parts of the United States. Wildfire smoke is comprised of gaseous pollutants such as carbon monoxide, along with water vapor and particle pollution, which can be particularly hazardous to health. Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP via Getty Images MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze for another day. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Parts of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador were experiencing poor air quality and reduced visibility due to the wildfires, a situation expected to continue through Sunday. Much of southern Ontario was under an air quality statement on Thursday and Friday that lifted early Saturday morning. Environment Canada meteorologist Jean-Philippe Begin says there's some good news — a low pressure system passing through the Prairies, currently in northern Saskatchewan and expected to move into Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario by Monday, is expected to bring precipitation for areas hit by out-of-control forest fires. That system is not expected to bring much relief in northern Alberta, however, where there is little rain in the forecast. In Montreal, public health officials were advising residents to keep windows closed, reduce outdoor activities and limit non-essential travel. While the entire population is affected by air quality, the most vulnerable include children under the age of 5, pregnant women, the elderly and anyone suffering from heart or respiratory issues. Olympics Columnists NHL Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons
