The Impact of Asthma on Hispanic American Children
Health Disparities, Environmental Triggers, and Educational Challenges
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Asthma, Public HealthAbstract
Asthma has become a major public health concern, affecting 8.7% of children under 18 worldwide in 2022. Though asthma is mainly within racial and ethnic groups, Hispanic American children have additional challenges. Even though the overall current prevalence of asthma for Hispanic children can be among the lowest of all ethnicities (6.7%), too often their children have disproportionately high rates of severe asthma outcomes. They are twice as likely to be taken to the emergency department and 40% more likely to die from asthma compared to non-Hispanic white children. This paper discusses disparities in asthma prevalence and severity, implications for the education of Hispanic American children, factors affecting disparities such as limited access to healthcare, and environmental triggers of this outcome. Effective asthma management is crucial for efforts toward the improvement of academic performance and the enhancement of the quality of life.
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