
Studies & Reports
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Racial Disparities in Asthma Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children
Hospital Pediatrics’ May 2024 edition includes an article examining how racial disparities can affect hospitalization and emergency department visits for asthma. Using Medicaid claims data, the study included 279,985 children diagnosed with asthma and found Black children with asthma had increased rates of asthma hospitalization and emergency department visits. After adjusting for other characteristics, “the…
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American Lung Association Releases 2024 State of the Air Report
The American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report for 2024 was released at the end of April 2024 making it the 25th annual release of the document. The report analyzes data from official air quality monitors and compiles the results. It includes score cards for the cleanest and most polluted cities, statistics regarding…
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AIRE Children’s Study Finds Children Living Near Salton Sea Have High Prevalence of Asthma and Other Respiratory Conditions
An article published in Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology’s March 2024 edition details the Children’s Assessing Imperial Valley Respiratory Health and the Environment (AIRE) study, which is studying the impacts of the drying Salton Sea on children. Researchers collected baseline information on 731 children and did yearly or twice-yearly follow ups. They found a high prevalence…
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Children Now Releases 2024 California Children’s Report Card
Children Now has released its 2024 California Children’s Report Card, grading the state on its ability to support better outcome for kids up to age 26. The report details 33 wide-ranging issues, including asthma, and outlines recommendations to California’s leaders on how to give kids a chance to thrive. To view the full report, click…
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American Lung Association Releases “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity” Report
In February 2024, the American Lung Association released “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits of Zero-Emission Transporation and Electricity,” a report detailing health benefits for children associated with a transition to zero-emission vehicles. Among the findings, the transition would prevent up to 508 infant mortality cases, 2.79 million pediatric asthma attacks, 2.67 million pediatric upper respiratory…
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American Lung Association Releases “Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs” Report
In February, 2024, the American Lung Association released a report titled, “Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs.” The report highlights clean air policies that are projected to deliver significant health protections, cut climate pollution, and advance the effort to deliver clean air to California’s most impacted communities. Results of the…
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California’s Asthma Mitigation Project Final Evaluation Report Released
The Asthma Mitigation Project (AMP) was a state of California-funded grant program that supported culturally and linguistically appropriate asthma home visiting services to individuals with poorly controlled asthma. AMP was administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation (SHF) and ended in 2023. AMP included a robust evaluation component led by Harder+Company Community Research, and…
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Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) Program Decreases Health Care Resource Use Among Children with Asthma
The Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) program was implemented in Shelby County, Tennessee, to improve pediatric care for children with asthma. The program used a multidisciplinary team of medical staff and community health workers to implement 24/7 call lines, a patient data registry, education programs, and more. Researchers reviewed outcomes before and…
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“Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions” Report and Webinar Recordings Available Now
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has published the consensus study report, “Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.” Commissioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency and released in early 2024the consensus study considers the most up-to-date science on the health impacts of particulate matter and how…