Asthma

Asthma prevalence in NYS is close to 10% for several different demographic groups.
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The asthma hospitalization and discharge rate is especially high in NYC.

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Diagnosis of asthma is high in the Bronx, Monroe County, Albany, and some rural areas as well.

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Within NYC, the Bronx has the highest asthma hospitalization rate.

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Most children with asthma have been taught how to handle an asthma attack and how to recognize early symptoms of an asthma episode; relatively few have been given an asthma managament plan.

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Almost a third of children with asthma in NYS did not have a routine check-up in the past year.

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Overall, more children and adults are affected by asthma in NYS compared to the national average.
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