title: The challenge of asthma in minority populations.
abstract: The burden and disparity of asthma in race/ethnic minorities present a significant challenge. In this review, we will evaluate data on asthma epidemiology in minorities, examine potential reasons for asthma disparities, and discuss strategies of intervention and culturally sensitive care.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy, Roseville Kaiser Medical Center, 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661, USA. albin.leong@kp.org
authors.forename: Albin B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Leong
authors.forename: Clare D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Ramsey
authors.forename: Juan C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Celedón
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology