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Allergy
and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
This membership organization, started by and for parents, offers
books, articles and a toll-free helpline.
American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
A resource for patients and professionals, the AAAAI provides
updates on asthma research, treatments and the latest headlines.
AsthmaMoms
This independent (that is, no corporate sponsors) information
service for families with asthma provides updates on products,
legislation and the latest medical findings. Información en español.
Center
for Children's Health and the Environment
Based at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the CCHE describes
itself as "the nation's first academic research and policy center
to examine the links between exposure to toxic pollutants and
childhood illness."
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
The National Center for Environmental Health (a branch of the
CDC) provides information on asthma management and resources,
including basic statistics and extensive links. Información en
español.
Children's
Environmental Health Network
CEHN offers information on children's environmental health and
health promotion, including environmental initiatives and reform.
Children's
Health Environmental Coalition
Founded by a family whose daughter died of cancer, CHEC offers
practical approaches to preventing exposure to environmental toxins
as well as links to the latest news and research.
Natural
Resources Defense Council
This influential environmental organization provides information
on air pollution and other environmental hazards, information
on pending environmental legislation, regulatory updates, and
ways the public can support environmental reform.
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American
Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology: Just For Kids
Children with asthma will find games, puzzles, contests and a
book for children called All About Asthma. En español
también.
Centers
for Disease Control: BAM! Body and Mind Kid's Page
This lively site offers kid-friendly articles, quizzes and games
as well as resources for teachers.
National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Kids' Pages
NIEHS offers a variety of information for children on health and
the environment.
Public
Broadcasting's Arthur Web Site
For kids and adults, the downloadable guide All About Asthma features
Arthur and his friends and a variety of information, classroom
activities, games, puzzles and coloring sheets. En español también.
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Community Action
to Fight Asthma (CAFA)
CAFA was launched in February, 2001, by the California Endowment,
to improve the quality of life for school-aged children with asthma.
American
Lung Association of California
This organization offers a range of information and services,
including statewide support groups and workshops for parents,
summer camps for children with asthma, action alerts, and fact
sheets. Información en español.
Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America, Southern California Chapter
This organization provides information on camps and sports events
for children with asthma, as well as practical information about
asthma and allergies.
California
Air Resources Board
This state agency provides data and maps on air quality around
the state.
Californians
for Pesticide Reform
This is a great source of comprehensive data and maps on pesticide
contamination statewide, as well as for information on how to
get involved.
Regional
Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative (RAMP)
Developed as a model for regional cooperation in dealing with
a chronic illness, this initiative serves Alameda, Contra Costa,
San Francisco, San Mateo and Solano counties. The Web site provides
maps, statistics, local environmental information and other resources.
Yes
We Can
For health professionals: This is a medical-social team model
for prevention-oriented children's asthma care for use at primary
care clinics that serve diverse low-income communities. On their
website you will find detailed information about this team model
of asthma management, health outcomes, and links to resources.
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Trends
in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality
This is a comprehensive report by the American Lung Association
providing detailed information on asthma rates nationwide (according
to sex, age and race). Published February 2002.
Asthma's
Impact on Latinos
Information provided by the nonprofit Latino Issues Forum provides
statistics on asthma in Latino communities. Información
en español.
Asthma
in California in 2001: High Rates Affect Most Population Groups
This is a policy brief published by the California Health Interview
Survey that examines asthma rates in California according to age,
race and area of residence.
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Asthma, Children
and Polluting School Buses
This report on National Public Radio's Morning Edition by
Rebecca Perl of the Center for Investigative Reporting, examines
the health hazards of exposure to diesel fuel emissions during
the daily ride bus ride to and from school. More information and
access to the audio report are available from the Center for Investigative
Reporting.
"The
foul air in the smog-choked San Joaquin Valley is blamed for an
epidemic of respiratory problems that leave residents breathless."
Michael McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle, August 17, 2002.
This article describes the experiences of San Joaquin Valley residents,
whose day-to-day life is shrouded in smog.
Bring
on the Germs: Too Much Cleanliness May Be Making Some People Sick
This two-part series by Susan McCarthy, published by Salon.com,
May 3 and 4, 2000, is an in-depth and lively look at the hygiene
hypothesis.
Strategies
for Addressing Asthma With a Coordinated School Health Program
This 12-page report released by the CDC assists educators in developing
a coordinated approach to asthma in schools.
Cleaning
for Health: Products and Practices for a Safer Indoor Environment
This book, published by INFORM, a nonprofit research organization,
offers information on cleaning products that have been found effective
in facility cleaning while also being safer for cleaning staff
and for the environment. For more information, contact INFORM.
Central
Valley Air Quality - The California Report Magazine - Fri, Mar
22
A KQED Public Radio report on air quality in the Central
Valley, which boasts some of the country's most fertile farmland,
but now has among the nations most polluted skies as well.
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Asthma
in Fresno - The California Report - Thu, May 30
A KQED Public Radio report on Fresno, which now has a dubious
claim to fame as the "Asthma Capital of California."
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Asociación
Americana Pulmonar de California
Ofrece una variedad de información y servicios incluyendo
apoyo de grupos y talleres para padres de familia en el estado,
campamentos de verano para niños con asma, alertas activas
y boletines con hechos.
AsmaMamás
Un servicio informativo e independiente (esto es sin patrocinio
de empresas) para familias con asma. Ofrecen información
actualizada de productos, legislaciones, e investigaciones.
Centro
Para La Prevención y El Control de Enfermedades
El centro nacional para la salud ambiental (una sucursal del CDC)
ofrece información del control del asma y sus recursos,
incluyendo estadísticas básicas más una lista
extensa de enlaces.
Transmisión
Publica de el Sitio de Red de Arthur
Para ambos niños y adultos en su vida, esta una guía
que pueden bajar, "Todo sobre Asma" destaca a Arthur y sus amigos
y una variedad de información , actividades escolares,
juegos, rompecabezas y hojas de colorear.
Baje Ud. al pie de la pa'gina Web a un documento PDF escrito en
español.
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