LungSmarter Foundation

The number of people with asthma continues to grow.

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• In Illinois, the hospitalization rate for children was 146.9/100,000 persons and for adults was 159.4/100,000 persons.

  • Asthma was the underlying cause of death for 141 adults and less than 10** children in Illinois. The age-adjusted mortality rate in Illinois was 11.3/million and the U.S. rate was 11.0/million.

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• Madison County Air Quality Improves, Finds 2016 'State of the Air ...  

  • Press Releaseswww.lung.org

• Apr 20, 2016 - However, given the amount of unhealthy ozone days in Madison County, the county was still issued a failing grade

  • “The 2016 'State of the Air' report finds unhealthful levels of ozone in Madison County, putting our local citizens at risk for premature death and other serious health effects such as asthma ...

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• Southwest Illinois Asthma Coalition Receives Donation to Help Further ... 

  • https://www.siue.edu/news/2017/07/SWIACAsthmaCheck.shtml  

  • Jul 18, 2017 - “Asthma education and research is sorely needed. People can die from asthma attacks,” said Comrie. “St. Clair County has the highest rate of asthma hospitalization in Illinois, and Madison County ranks 3rd in the state.” The CDC held its Illinois site visit from July 12-13 at the SIUE School of Nursing's

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• The number of people with asthma continues to grow.

  • One in 12 people (about 25 million, or 8% of the U.S. population) had asthma in 2009, compared with 1 in 14 (about 20 million, or 7%) in 2001.

  • Almost half (46.9%) of people with asthma had an attack in 2015. 

  • More than half (53%) of people with asthma had an asthma attack in 2008. More children (57%) than adults (51%) had an attack May 3, 2011.

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• Morbidity. Number of adults aged 18 and over who currently have asthma: 18.4 million; Percent of adults aged 18 and over who currently have asthma: 7.6%. Source: Summary Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2015, table A-2[PDF – 186 KB]. Number of children ...

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• Each year, asthma accounts for more than 10 million outpatient visits and 500,000 hospitalizations.

  • The average length of stay (LOS) for asthma hospitalizations is 3 days.

    • Nearly half (44%) of all asthma hospitalizations are for children.

    • Asthma is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization children.

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• If you or someone you know has Asthma you’re not alone!

• The statistics are staggering

  • Over 3 million suffer from Asthma worldwide.

  • Over 250,000 die annually from Asthma worldwide.

  • Have hope. The World Asthma Foundation (WAF) can help. Education and management of Asthma can enable people to enjoy a good quality of life!

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