100mill
U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes
600,000
people are killed by tobacco-caused disease
60%
North Americans live where air pollution is at unhealthy levels
Members of The Union North America Region
The Union is divided into seven regions to provide a platform for addressing lung health and related issues from a regional perspective. This structure offers members opportunities to network with colleagues who face the same regional challenges and contributes to The Union's deep understanding of local issues.
The Union North America Region consists of more than 400 organisations and individuals.
Held in February 2020, the 24th Annual Conference of The Union North America Region is a three-day scientific conference organised by Union members, which brings together hundred experts of national and international renown to discuss regional perspectives on global health issues including TB, lung health and related topics.
Professor Guy Marks, President of The Union, welcomed delegates to the first day of the conference.
Union news from the North America Region
Incoming President of The Union, Professor Guy Marks shares his vision for the future
Earlier this month, at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, in Hyderabad, India, The Union welcomed new President, Professor…
US tuberculosis survivors share their stories to educate congress
The Union co-hosted an event in Washington, DC, USA, which brought together tuberculosis (TB) survivors to share their experiences of…
The Union’s statement on FDA’s decision to authorise sale of IQOS in the US
The Union is concerned with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision this week to authorise Philip Morris International’s (…
The Union statement on the importance of TB in Universal Health Coverage
Today, 29 April 2019, the President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO…
Health Organisations Call on The Walt Disney Company to Terminate Vice Media Partnership with Philip Morris International
A coalition of eight national and international health organisations today urged The Walt Disney Company (Disney) to require its partner…
“This is a problem we can solve. We just need people to care.” TB survivors meet with US politicians to push for more funding to end TB
Sixteen tuberculosis (TB) survivors met with leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to share their experiences with those who have…