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Asthma: Missed Work or School
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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 miss work or school days or limit usual activities because of asthma
Data Source
Asthma Callback Supplement, Behavioral Risk Factory Survey, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health(https://www.nj.gov/health/chs/njbrfs/)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Estimated number of persons with asthma who miss work or school days or limit usual activities because of asthma |
| Denominator: | Estimated number of persons with asthma |
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]