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Review
. 2017 Sep 15;17(10):68.
doi: 10.1007/s11882-017-0734-x.

Managing Asthma in Low-Income, Underrepresented Minority, and Other Disadvantaged Pediatric Populations: Closing the Gap

Margee Louisias  1   2   3   4 , Wanda Phipatanakul  5   6   7
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Managing Asthma in Low-Income, Underrepresented Minority, and Other Disadvantaged Pediatric Populations: Closing the Gap

Margee Louisias et al. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: In this article, we review current understanding of the epidemiology and etiology of disparities in asthma. We also highlight current and emerging literature on solutions to tackle disparities while underscoring gaps and pressing future directions.

Recent findings: Tailored, multicomponent approaches including the home, school, and clinician-based interventions show great promise. Managing asthma in disadvantaged populations can be challenging as they tend to have disproportionately worse outcomes due to a multitude of factors. However, multifaceted, innovative interventions that are sustainable and scalable are key to improving outcomes.

Keywords: Asthma disparities; Disadvantaged asthma; Inner-city asthma; Low-income asthma.

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