Research Highlights: How to Improve Childhood Asthma Outcomes. A Blueprint for Policy Action

Abstract

Asthma is a complex disease. Although not enough is known about its cause, we do know that risk factors include genetic predisposition, environmental exposures (including tobacco smoke, furry pets, dust mites, and cockroaches), poverty and inadequate health care services. Therefore, an effective strategy for reducing the disease must address multiple fronts. This is particularly important for low-income and minority children, who suffer a greater burden from asthma. They are less likely to have the resources to deal with the disease, and certain racial and/or ethnic groups may also have a greater genetic predisposition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405575

Entities

People

  • B. Genovese
  • M. Lara
  • M. Vaiana
  • S. Morton
  • W. Nicholas

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Education
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Hospitals
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Health
  • Risk Factors
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology