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Article: Asthma status and severity affects missed school days.
- Article from:
- Journal of School Health
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
- Author:
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Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness affecting approximately 6.3 million (8.7%) children in the United States. (1) Despite advances in our understanding of asthma's pathophysiology, there have been increases in the prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of children with asthma during the prior 2 decades. (2,3) Since 1980, the prevalence of asthma has increased by 75%. (2) Asthma accounts for more school absenteeism than any other chronic disease, and 60% of students with asthma miss school annually due to respiratory symptoms. (4,5) Prolonged absence or multiple brief absences from school may contribute significantly to negative school performance. (6) ...