AN ESTIMATE OF THE PREVALENCE OF ASTHMA AND WHEEZING AMONG INNER-CITY CHILDREN

The prevalence of asthma among innercity children may be substantially higher than has been appreciated. This may imply that in this population a large number of children with asthma may be inadequately diagnosed and treated.

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1995-08, Vol.96 (2), p.388-389
Main Authors: Furukawa, Clifton T., Kinberg, Kirk A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The prevalence of asthma among innercity children may be substantially higher than has been appreciated. This may imply that in this population a large number of children with asthma may be inadequately diagnosed and treated.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.96.2.388b