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Mortality from asthma.

R M Sly1

  • 1George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

New England and Regional Allergy Proceedings
|September 1, 1986
PubMed
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Asthma death rates have steadily increased in the U.S. since 1979, with the most significant rise observed in the Black population. Further research is needed to determine the underlying causes of this alarming trend.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Since 1979, a concerning trend of increasing asthma mortality rates has been observed in the United States.
  • This rise in deaths attributed to asthma has disproportionately affected the Black population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the progressive increase in asthma mortality in the U.S. since 1979.
  • To identify demographic and geographic patterns of this mortality increase, particularly focusing on racial disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national mortality data from 1979 onwards.
  • Examination of asthma death rates across different demographic groups and geographic regions within the U.S.
  • Comparison of U.S. trends with international data, where available.

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Main Results:

  • A consistent and progressive increase in asthma death rates has been documented across the United States starting in 1979.
  • The most extreme escalation in asthma mortality has been observed among Black individuals.
  • This trend is not confined to specific regions but is evident throughout the U.S. and in some other countries.

Conclusions:

  • The escalating asthma mortality rates in the U.S., especially among Black individuals, represent a significant public health concern.
  • The widespread nature of this trend across regions and internationally suggests complex contributing factors.
  • Further in-depth investigation is crucial to elucidate the causes behind the rising asthma death rates and inform targeted interventions.