Asthma

Asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways and lungs, causing shortness of breath, wheezing and -- in extreme cases -- death, affects more than 5 percent of the American population. What's more, cases of asthma are increasing, increasing 74 percent since 1980, with no reduction in sight.

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Other Web Resources

•  America Breathing Easier

  America Breathing Easier tells the story of the Center for Disease Control's successful National Asthma Control Program and the many state and local efforts to ease the burden of asthma.

• CDC National Asthma Control Program
  This site is the home of the CDC's National Asthma Control Program. It provides general information about asthma including the rate of occurrence, preventive measures, and case studies.
• EPA Asthma and Indoor Environments
  This site is the home of the EPA's Indoor Air - Asthma Program. It provides general facts about asthma, current research, an asthma quiz, and special resources just for kids. In addition, there are links to the EPA's asthma partners and other on-line resources.
• Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Links
  This site is coordinated by the CDC and provides links to organizations and agencies that have asthma programs. The resources provided through this site are extensive and targeted at a wide range of audiences.

NOTE: NCSL provides links to other Web sites from time to time for information purposes only. Providing these links does not necessarily indicate NCSL's support or endorsement of the site.

 Environmental Health

Featured Links

• Individual State Programs Related to Asthma
• Asthma-Related State Legislation and Statutes Database

News Items

• EPA State Level Collaboration to Address Childhood Asthma Initiative, 2003

NCSL Staff Contacts

• Kim Tyrrell