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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 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. This is the number of hospitalizations due to asthma by the ages specified. Nationally, the prevalence of asthma has increased since 1980. However, deaths from asthma have decreased since the mid-1990s. The causes of asthma are an active area of research and involve both genetic and environmental factors.

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. 

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Definition and Source

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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

NYS Department of Health, New York State Community Health Indicator Reportswww.health.ny.gov/CHIRSDashboard, (Last revised: February 2022) (Accessed on January 30, 2023). 
New York State Community Health Indicator Reportswww.health.ny.gov/CHIRSDashboard (Last revised: February 2022) (Accessed on January 30, 2023).

Last Updated

February 2024