Why Is This Important?

Asthma prevalence is at historically high levels and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. While asthma cannot be cured, people with asthma can live full and active lives when the disease is controlled.

Definition

Estimated percentage of persons with asthma who have ever been advised by a health professional to change things in the home, school, or work to improve their asthma

Data Source

How the Measure is Calculated

What Is Being Done?

The [https://nj.gov/health/fhs/chronic/asthma/ Asthma Awareness and Education Program] (AAEP) provides information on asthma for consumers and health professionals. The Occupational Health Service has a [https://www.state.nj.us/health/workplacehealthandsafety/occupational-health-surveillance/work-related-asthma/ Work-Related Asthma Program] that provides information to workers and employers about prevention of asthma in the workplace. State law (Statute Amendment 18A:40-12.3) requires school districts to allow students to carry and administer their own asthma medication. The law further requires both public and non-public schools to provide and maintain at least one nebulizer for students with asthma.

Available Services

Resources for asthma sufferers: [http://nj.gov/health/fhs/chronic/asthma/resources/]

More Resources

Work-Related Asthma: [http://www.nj.gov/health/workplacehealthandsafety/occupational-health-surveillance/work-related-asthma/] CDC's National Asthma Control Program: [https://www.cdc.gov/national-asthma-control-program/php/about/index.html]