Statistics on children, youth and families in New York from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the New York State Council on Children and Families
Asthma Hospitalizations of children ages infant through 4 years old - three-year average - rate per 10,000 in New York
Asthma Hospitalizations of children ages infant through 4 years old - three-year average - rate per 10,000
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Why This Indicator Matters
Asthma affects people of every race, sex, and age. However, significant disparities in asthma morbidity and mortality exist, particularly for low-income and minority populations. Populations with higher rates of asthma include children, women (among adults) and boys (among children), African Americans, Puerto Ricans, people with incomes below the federal poverty level, and employees with certain exposures in the workplace.
Reducing environmental triggers, teaching caregivers about asthma, and making sure children get the right medications can help reduce hospital visits for asthma.
Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children. Children under 5 years are more likely than other age groups to go to the emergency department and be admitted to the hospital because of asthma. Reducing environmental triggers, teaching caregivers about asthma, and making sure children get the right medications can help reduce emergency department visits for asthma.
Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children. Children under 5 years are more likely than other age groups to go to the emergency department and be admitted to the hospital because of asthma complications. Reducing environmental triggers, teaching caregivers about asthma, and making sure children get the right medications can help reduce hospital visits for asthma.
Data Source
New York State Community Health Indicator Reports, www.health.ny.gov/CHIRSDashboard (Last revised: February 2022) (Accessed on January 30, 2023).
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