Abstract

PURPOSE: Asthma is the leading cause of hospitalization and absenteeism among children 0–14 years in New York City(NYC). In parts of the city asthma rates are double the national average. To address the high prevalence of asthma in pre-school children, the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (NYC-DOHMH) launched a city-wide Asthma Initiative to facilitate earlier diagnosis and interventions in this population.

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