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Asthma mortality in New Jersey residents
H Huss1, J Oppenheimer, L Bielory
1Asthma & Allergy Research Center, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103-2499, USA.
New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Asthma mortality rates doubled between 1972 and 1992. This increase disproportionately affected minority populations, females, and older adults over 55.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma prevalence and mortality represent a significant public health concern.
- Understanding trends in asthma mortality is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in asthma mortality rates over a 20-year period.
- To identify demographic disparities in asthma-related deaths.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of asthma mortality data from 1972 to 1992.
- Comparison of mortality rates across different demographic groups.
Main Results:
- The overall asthma mortality rate doubled during the study period.
- Increased mortality was observed in minority populations compared to white populations.
- Females and individuals over 55 years of age experienced higher mortality rates.
Conclusions:
- Significant increases in asthma mortality occurred between 1972 and 1992.
- Asthma mortality trends reveal disparities among racial, gender, and age groups.
- Further research is needed to address the factors contributing to these observed trends.