Studies & Reports
One of our core strategies at RAMP is to keep the asthma field abreast of best practices, timely opportunities, and emerging research in order to build capacity for reducing the inequitable burden of asthma. We do this by cultivating an extensive hub of asthma-related information across a wide range of topics, including asthma management and healthcare, housing, air pollution, schools, the built environment, and more.
The majority of studies and reports that you’ll see below were published by partner organizations, agencies, and research institutions. To specifically see resources created by RAMP, check out RAMP Tools & Publications.
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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 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…
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Health Affairs Special Issue on Housing and Health
Housing is a well-established social determinant of health, and housing instability is a driver of health inequities, including asthma. The February 2024 issue of Health Affairs highlights equitable, evidence-based strategies for improving housing stability, housing quality, and population health outcomes in the years ahead. To view the full issue, click here.
