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Asthma in Jemez Pueblo schoolchildren
1Jemez Pueblo Clinic, Indian Health Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA.
Summary
Asthma in Native American children is understudied. This survey found a significant prevalence of childhood asthma in Jemez Pueblo, exceeding national averages and highlighting a critical public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Native American Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children globally.
- Limited research exists on asthma prevalence and impact within Native American communities.
- Community and healthcare provider concerns prompted this investigation into childhood asthma at Jemez Pueblo.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of diagnosed asthma and reactive airway disease among children in Jemez Pueblo.
- To assess the current activity status of asthma in affected children.
- To provide data that can inform community health initiatives and future research.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative approach with Jemez Pueblo to develop a standardized questionnaire.
- Survey administered to parents of 318 children aged 3 to 13 years.
- Data collected on physician-diagnosed asthma and its current activity.
Main Results:
- Physician-diagnosed asthma or reactive airway disease was reported in 12.3% of Jemez Pueblo children surveyed.
- Asthma was reported as currently active in 55% of diagnosed children.
- The prevalence of asthma in this population was higher than reported in recent nationwide surveys.
Conclusions:
- Childhood asthma is a significant health issue within the Jemez Pueblo community.
- The findings underscore the need for targeted asthma prevention and management strategies for Native American children.
- Further research is warranted to understand the specific factors contributing to asthma prevalence in this population.
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