Epidemiology of asthma.
The epidemiology of asthma is complex but essential in enhancing the understanding of a disease that affects millions of patients. Asthma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Asthma prevalence rates in the United States reached a plateau after 1998 with an estimated overall prevalence of 3.8% in 2003. Racial disparities exist and there are staggering differences in morbidity and mortality. The analysis of data collected from epidemiologic studies continues to be a critical part of enhancing the understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma, which will lead to improved patient outcomes.
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2641, Durham, NC 27710, USA. njira.lugogo@duke.edu
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics; D044383:Black People; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D044465:White People; D001741:Black or African American