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Asthma in Kentucky Kids

Asthma in Kentucky Kids. Tricia McLendon, MPH Asthma Program Manager Kentucky Department for Public Health October 17, 2003. Overview. National data Kentucky data Current education activities and interventions Asthma initiative in Kentucky. Asthma in United States Kids.

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Asthma in Kentucky Kids

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  1. Asthma in Kentucky Kids Tricia McLendon, MPH Asthma Program Manager Kentucky Department for Public Health October 17, 2003

  2. Overview • National data • Kentucky data • Current education activities and interventions • Asthma initiative in Kentucky

  3. Asthma in United States Kids • In 2001, asthma affected more than 6 million children in the United States1 • 14 million school days missed annually2 • 1 in 6 pediatric emergency room visits2 • 3rd leading cause of hospitalizations among children younger than 15 years2 1. Environmental Protection Agency 2. CDC National Center for Environmental Health

  4. Asthma in Kentucky Kids • The rate of children with asthma in Region IV, which includes Kentucky, is higher than the national rate.1 • 70,200 children in Kentucky are affected by asthma3 • 9.8% of high school and middle school students have asthma4 1. Environmental Protection Agency 3. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 4. Youth Tobacco Survey, 2002

  5. Economic Impact • Estimated cost of treating children with asthma is $3.2 billion per year2 • Cost of illness for children with asthma in Kentucky is $45 million per year3 2. CDC National Center for Environmental Health 3. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

  6. Asthma Education • American Lung Association (ALA) of Kentucky • Certified Asthma Educator workshop • Open Airways for Schools • Rules of Two Awareness Campaign • Starbright Foundation • UK Cooperative Extension Service

  7. Other Asthma Activities • ALA of Kentucky • Asthma camps • A Is for Asthma • Environmental Protection Agency • Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools • National Smoke-Free Home Pledge Campaign

  8. Department for Public Health ALA of Kentucky University of Kentucky University of Louisville School Nurses Community educators Healthcare professionals Insurance providers Pharmaceutical companies Environmental professionals Public health professionals Statewide Asthma InitiativeKentucky Asthma Partnership

  9. Next Steps • Statewide asthma prevention and control program • Statewide asthma surveillance system • Interventions and evaluation • Partnerships with key organizations • Enhance education initiatives • Promote use of NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma • Create policy and legislation to address asthma issues in schools and improve access to care

  10. Thank you! Tricia McLendon 502-564-7996 ext 3819 patricia.mclendon@mail.state.ky.us

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