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PHA Asthma
Initiative
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United
States and the most common chronic childhood disease. More than
five million children in America are affected by asthma. In Georgia,
approximately 210,000 children 0-17 years of age have asthma. (Asthma
in Georgia 2000)
"More than 9,000 Georgians are hospitalized each year with
asthma as the primary diagnosis. Georgians older than 65 and younger
than 20 are more likely to be hospitalized with asthma. Black
Georgians are more likely to be hospitalized with asthma than
white Georgians." (Asthma in Georgia 2000)
"Approximately 2 per 100,000 Georgians die from asthma each
year. Older Georgians are more likely to die from asthma than
younger Georgians. Black Georgians are more likely to die from
asthma than white Georgians." (Asthma in Georgia 2000)
Please use the resources to help guide you in your efforts to
live healthy and become an active member of your health care team.
Asthma Booklet - click here.
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Asthma Initiative please email us at: pha@gha.org
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