• In 2019, 44.3% of children age 18 and younger who had asthma reported having one or more asthma attacks in the past year.1 o About 47.2% of children under the age of 5 with asthma had an attack.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma attacks in children have declined from 2001 through 2019.3 Even though asthma is controllable, it is estimated that 50% of children with asthma have uncontrolled asthma.
More Information: https://aafa.org/get-involved/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month/
Posted: May 20, 2023 · Leave a Comment
What Are the Rates of Asthma Attacks in Children?
• In 2019, 44.3% of children age 18 and younger who had asthma reported having one or more asthma attacks in the past year.1 o About 47.2% of children under the age of 5 with asthma had an attack.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma attacks in children have declined from 2001 through 2019.3 Even though asthma is controllable, it is estimated that 50% of children with asthma have uncontrolled asthma.
More Information: https://aafa.org/get-involved/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month/
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