ASTHMA IN MARYLAND
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes repeated episodes of chest
tightness, wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath. It can be life threatening.
Asthma attacks can be triggered by air pollution, allergens (pet dander, pests, mold), tobacco smoke, exercise, and infections.
· 7.5% of children and 7.7% of adults in the United States currently have
asthma as of 2018
Asthma Disparities in Maryland
· Lifetime asthma prevalence in black
non-Hispanic children (18.1%) is double that of non-Hispanic white children
(9.5%)
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