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Hispanic children with asthma: morbidity

P R Wood1, H A Hidalgo, T J Prihoda

  • 1Dept of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7808.

Pediatrics
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study highlights significant asthma burdens in Hispanic children, including frequent symptoms and school absences. Identifying predictors of morbidity is crucial for improving health outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Health Disparities
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hispanic children are a growing population facing significant health disadvantages.
  • Asthma and chronic respiratory diseases disproportionately affect poor children.
  • Limited data exists on asthma-specific morbidities and health barriers for Hispanic children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the morbidity associated with asthma in Hispanic children.
  • To identify factors that predict asthma-related morbidity in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 78 Hispanic children (ages 6-16) with moderate asthma at UT Health San Antonio.
  • Data collected via questionnaires, spirometry, medical records, and school attendance.
  • Inclusion criteria: >=2 acute-care visits or 1 hospitalization for asthma in the prior year.

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Main Results:

  • 67% of children had prior hospitalizations.
  • Average impairment: 1.1 days/week; School absences: 13 days/year.
  • 44% experienced secondhand smoke exposure; average FEV1/FVC: 79.3%.

Conclusions:

  • Hispanic children with asthma experience substantial morbidity, impacting daily life and education.
  • Further research is needed to identify specific predictors and develop targeted interventions.
  • Addressing environmental factors like secondhand smoke may be key to reducing asthma burden.