Approximately 22 percent of Philadelphia children under 18 have - TopicsExpress



          

Approximately 22 percent of Philadelphia children under 18 have been diagnosed with asthma—nearly double the national rate. Asthma is one of the most common diseases among inner-city children and it disproportionately affects low-income and minority youth. Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens, director of the Community Asthma Prevention Program at CHOP, was featured in this AL DÍA News article and video discussing asthma triggers and ways that families can help control asthma attacks. Learn about CHOP’s Community Asthma Prevention Program (CAPP): bit.ly/1nPj6GX
Posted on: Sun, 18 May 2014 23:00:00 +0000

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