Studies & Reports
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“Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions” Report and Webinar Recordings Available Now
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has published the consensus study report, “Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.” Commissioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency and released in early 2024the consensus study considers the most up-to-date science on the health impacts of particulate matter and how…
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Health Affairs Special Issue on Housing and Health
Housing is a well-established social determinant of health, and housing instability is a driver of health inequities, including asthma. The February 2024 issue of Health Affairs highlights equitable, evidence-based strategies for improving housing stability, housing quality, and population health outcomes in the years ahead. To view the full issue, click here.
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Study Examines How Occupation Affects Respiratory Health
Clinics in Chest Medicine contained an article in its May 2023 edition examining how occupation acts as a contributor to disparities in respiratory diseases. Noting that occupations affect financial status, healthcare access, exposure to hazardous substances, and more, the study investigates how occupational exposures contribute to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, silicosis, coronavirus, and lung…
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Puerto Rican Black Latinx Populations in the US Have Higher Risk of Emergency Department Asthma Visits than Other Black Subpopulations
A study in the November 2023 edition of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology examines asthma morbidity rates across adults in Black ethnic subpopulations. Researchers recruited adults across the United States and Puerto Rico and asked them to self-identify their ethnicity and report asthma exacerbations requiring corticosteroids, emergency department and urgent care visits, and…
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US Environmental Protection Agency Releases Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the United States Report
The US Environmental Protection Agency has released a report investigating climate-related environmental hazards that impact children’s health and well-being. Focusing on poor air quality, extreme heat, changes in seasonality, flooding, and infectious diseases, the report analyzes risks to children and reviews pathways in which the climate can affect children’s health. In addition, it details how…
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California Pan-Ethnic Health Network Releases Building Bridges Across Antiracist Workforces Report
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network has released a new report focusing on antiracist work by exploring the lessons learned from Community Health Workers, Promotoras, Doulas, Peer Support Specialists, and more. Focusing on a holistic approach to healthcare, the report details ways in which community agency and lived experience can be emphasized, and also includes strategies…
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Renovated Housing Linked to Decreased Childhood Asthma Rates
The July 2023 edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global contains an article examining the prevalence of childhood asthma in under-resourced communities undergoing housing renovations. Researchers investigated the prevalence of asthma in 7-year-olds in apartments being renovated in Cincinnati, Ohio. They found “renovation of an under-resourced community’s housing resulted in a lower…
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Asthma Associated with Lower COVID-19 Mortality
The Journal of Allergy or Clinical Immunology: In Practice released an article in its November 2023 edition comparing ”in-hospital COVID-19 outcomes among patients with asthma, COPD, and no airway disease.” Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients admitted with COVID-19 by creating scores for mortality and sequential organ failure assessments and then compared the…
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Patients with Asthma Prioritize Short-Term Improvements Over Long-Term Risks
May 2023’s Journal of Allergy or Clinical Immunology: In Practice contains an article examining preferences of adults with asthma. Using an online survey, researchers found “Patients most valued fewer asthma attacks requiring urgent health care professional visits, fewer exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroids, and a reduced risk for oral thrush..” They also noted “patients were willing…