CDC: Asthma Rates Continue to Rise
May 3, 2011|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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Major Finding: The prevalence of asthma among people of all ages in the United States increased from 20.3 million (7.3%) in 2001 to 24.6 million (8.2%) in 2009.
Data Source: Data from the 2001-2009 National Health Interview Survey and the 2001, 2005, and 2009 state-based Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Disclosures: Dr. Arias and Dr. Garbe disclosed no financial conflicts of interest.
FROM THE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
Dr. Arias and Dr. Garbe disclosed no financial conflicts of interest.
