Sociodemographic Disparity of Asthma Calls in Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that effects millions of people worldwide and disproportionately effect different sociodemographic groups, leading to injustices. These disproportionate effects are well documented in large cities. This study documents the distribution of asthma calls across different sociodemographic groups in the smaller cities of Wichita, Kansas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Utilizing data from the 2010 United States Census and emergency medical service data, this study reveals that asthma calls are more prevalent in areas with higher concentrations of minority and low-income populations. This study underscores the significance of geographic and socioeconomic disparities in asthma occurrences and the need for targeted public health interventions to address these challenges.