A recent nationwide study conducted by Opera Beds places California among the top-performing states for lung health. The report, which assessed environmental and health-related data across all 50 U.S. states, found that California excels due to low smoking rates, cleaner air, and overall favorable environmental conditions. The Golden State ranked sixth overall in the final list of healthiest states for lungs. Researchers analyzed multiple variables contributing to chronic respiratory issues such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). These included smoking prevalence, air pollution levels, toxic chemical emissions, humidity, and COPD statistics from 2018 to 2023. To ensure accuracy, data was sourced from national organizations like the American Lung Association, the Environmental Protection Agency, and America’s Health Rankings. Due to missing recent data, Kentucky and Pennsylvania were not included in certain COPD-related comparisons.