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American Lung Association Releases “Driving to Clean Air” Report
The American Lung Association has released a report titled “Driving to Clean Air,” detailing the health benefits of zero-emission cars and renewable energy. Among the key findings are that “achieving 100 percent zero-emission passenger vehicle sales and non-combustion clean electricity generation by 2035” would result in 89,300 fewer premature deaths, 2.2 million fewer asthma attacks,…
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Study Investigates Associations Between Illness-Related Absences and Ventilation in Elementary Schools
In the June 2023 edition of Environmental International, a study compared ventilation rates and Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in schools throughout the Midwestern United States and the impact they had on illness-related absences for students. Researchers found every “1 L/s per person increase in ventilation rate was associated with a 5.59 decrease in days with absences…
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Webinar Highlighting EPA’s 2023 Asthma Award Winner Now Available Online
The US Environmental Protection Agency recently honored the Wisconsin Asthma Program as the 2023 Asthma Award Winner. A recording of the webinar featuring the program’s work and how it can be applied to your own programs is now available online. The webinar and accompanying materials detail how the Wisconsin Asthma Program expanded the reach, effectiveness,…
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UCSF Includes Asthma Chapter in “A Story of Health” Multi-Media eBook
The University of California, San Francisco has updated its multi-media eBook, “A Story of Health,” to include a chapter focused on asthma. The eBook is an online resource grounding the science of health to explore the risk factors for disease and how to prevent it and promote health. The book uses a case-based learning approach,…
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EPA Releases Asthma Resource One-Pager Covering Wide Range of Topics
The US Environmental Protection Agency has released a one-page document that includes guides for asthma triggers, tips for controlling asthma, and a checklist for finding triggers in homes. It includes QR codes for easy access to resources, and the document is perfect for handing out at events. View and download the document here.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Podcast Covers Asthma and Exercise
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s Podcast has released an episode titled “A New Prescription for Asthma: Exercise,” that details findings from the report: Recommendations for Physical Activity in Asthma. Featuring Sharmilee Nyenhuis, MD, the podcast is designed for both healthcare professionals and anyone who has asthma. To listen to the episode, click…
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Releases Web Page on Asthma and Complementary Health
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has put together a web page detailing asthma and complementary health approaches. While complementary health approaches can’t replace proven medical management, using them in addition can help people with asthma manage stress, anxiety, and depression to help them feel better and improve asthma control. Visit the web…
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EPA Releases Annual Report on Air Quality Trends
The US Environmental Protection Agency has updated its annual report on air quality trends. Available online with an interactive web application, the report includes air measurements of criteria air pollutants and toxic air pollutants, emission estimates, and visibility through 2022. To view the website and interactive report, click here.
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Resources to Reduce Exposure to Wildfire Smoke
With the arrival of summer and the start of wildfire season, we’re highlighting ways that people with asthma can reduce their exposure. Recognizing that wildfire smoke – a complex mixture of air pollutants – is unhealthy to breathe and can be especially dangerous for people with asthma, we are committed to helping asthma stakeholders prepare…
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Celebrate National Healthy Homes Month!
Join RAMP and the California Healthy Housing Coalition (CHHC) in celebrating National Healthy Homes Month in June! As part of national Healthy Homes Month activities, CHHC is hosting a series of webinars. These webinars are designed to focus on practical information to help tenant-serving organizations support tenants facing healthy housing challenges. These sessions will be…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: An Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management.
Dr. Andi Marmor, Pediatric Asthma/Allergy Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco, presented “An Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management” on May 24, 2023. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information about future meetings, including how to…
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Three Years Later: What We Know About COVID-19 and Asthma
For the past three years, asthma researchers and other stakeholders have been working to understand and address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with asthma. Much of the research has led to more questions than answers. So, we were pleased to see the release this month – Asthma Awareness Month – of a…