Asthma Flashcards
what are the symptoms
chronic disease. recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing due to narrowing bronchioles.
global number of casses
300 million
what demographics have the highest numbers of asthma cases?
low to middle income countries
75 -79 and 10 - 14 yr olds
13-14’s suffer most in HICs and least in LICs
what is the percentage of deaths world wide due to asthma?
less than 1%
Asthma triggers
cold, damp conditions (prevalent in households suffering from fuel poverty)
allergens
air quality
lifestyle
DALY
Disability adjusted life year. a measure of overall disease burden measure in the number of years lost due to ill health, disability of early death.
1 in …. Americans suffer from Asthma
1 in 14
what are some examples of how different races and communities are impacted by asthma?
30% African American hospital cases due to asthma compared to 9% in white patients.
ethnic differences correlate with poverty, air quality, indoor allergens and inadequate care.
on average how many deaths are there due to asthma in the USA
10 per day
what is the cost of asthma on the US economy?
$56 billion
including hospital services to cost of sick leave.
how is asthma managed?
avoid triggers
prevention medication
relief medication
international agencies and NGO’s
GINA, WHO, WAA, charity
Global initiative for asthma
WHO
World Allergy Association
Asthma UK
role of int. agencies and NGO’s (4)
- raise profile of disease eg) world asthma day
- educate policy makers eg) services and resources
- educate sufferers to inform prevention actions eg) parents guide, links to interviews, groups, guides.
- promote further research
what are the effects of fast food on asthma?
international study of asthma and allergies = fast food 3+ times a week may contribute to increased numbers and severity of asthma cases.
% increase of severe asthma in teens and younger children due to fast food.
39% and 27%
there was a decrease with 3+ portions of fruit.
