asthma

Every Child, Every Time, Every Place

Posted May 15th, 2009 in Health Policy, Managing Your Practice, Personal Health

Hopefully, the title caught your attention and you’re wondering what the public health topic is this month. You would not be faulted for thinking that the title refers to immunizations (every kid needs them, physicians should update them at each appointment, and different models should be explored to reach adolescent patients where they are for their vaccinations) or even healthy eating (every child deserves nutritious food every day at home, in schools, and throughout their communities).

Topics: asthma, community health, Public Health, public health officer

The San Diego Pediatric Asthma Provider Education Initiative

Posted September 12th, 2008 in

Asthma affects not only the health and daily life of children with asthma but also their families, friends, schools, businesses and taxpayers. The prevalence of asthma over the past decade has been rising and is one of the leading causes of chronic diseases and hospitalizations in San Diego. According to the 2001 California Health Interview Survey, 14.7 percent of San Diego County children (ages 1–17) have been diagnosed with asthma compared to 10.8 percent of adults (i).

Topics: asthma, Public Health

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