Margee Louisias1,2,3,4, Wanda Phipatanakul5,6,7. 1. Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. 2. Division of Allergy and Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. 3. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 4. Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. 5. Division of Allergy and Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. wanda.phipatanakul@childrens.harvard.edu. 6. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. wanda.phipatanakul@childrens.harvard.edu. 7. Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. wanda.phipatanakul@childrens.harvard.edu.
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.
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.
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