{"id":401195,"date":"2024-09-10T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=401195"},"modified":"2024-09-10T09:55:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T09:55:38","slug":"aafas-2024-asthma-capitals-report-a-call-to-action-for-asthma-awareness-and-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/aafas-2024-asthma-capitals-report-a-call-to-action-for-asthma-awareness-and-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"AAFA\u2019s 2024 Asthma Capitals\u2122 Report: A Call to Action for Asthma Awareness and Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"821b7e7e-2cd6-4d6c-bf34-57844d14abb0\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our partner in the  <strong>Asthma &#038; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> Certification Program, the <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)<\/a> has released its 2024\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aafa-2024-asthma-capitals-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Asthma Capitals\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>report, which highlights how asthma outcomes are influenced by where people live. This report ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how challenging they are for people with asthma, providing a call to action for creating healthier environments. Nearly 28 million Americans live with asthma, and factors such as access to healthcare, clean air, and economic stability play a significant role in managing the condition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report ranks cities based on three key health outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Asthma prevalence<\/li>\n<li>Emergency department visits due to asthma<\/li>\n<li>Asthma-related deaths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s report also emphasizes several risk factors, including poverty, air quality, and access to medical care, which contribute to disparities in asthma outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-401196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps.jpg\" alt=\"Asthma Capitals 2024\" width=\"1091\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-200x122.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-400x243.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-600x365.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-800x486.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/List-asthma-caps.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>September: Asthma Peak Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAFA releases the\u00a0Asthma Capitals\u2122\u00a0report in September to coincide with\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/warning-september-peak-month-for-asthma-ahead\/\">Asthma Peak Month<\/a><\/strong>, a period when asthma attacks and hospitalizations increase. The third week of September, known as\u00a0Asthma Peak Week, is especially challenging due to high levels of ragweed pollen, mold, respiratory illnesses, and poor indoor air quality in schools. This time of year also coincides with wildfire-related air pollution and extreme weather events like hurricanes, which exacerbate asthma triggers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Indoor Air Quality: A Major Risk Factor for Asthma<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the critical risk factors highlighted in AAFA&#8217;s\u00a02024 Asthma Capitals\u2122\u00a0report is poor\u00a0indoor air quality (IAQ)<strong>.<\/strong> We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors\u2014whether at home, work, or school\u2014making the quality of the air we breathe indoors vital to managing asthma. Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, with common asthma triggers like dust mites, pet dander, mold, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) often concentrated inside buildings. Poor ventilation, chemical emissions from cleaning products or building materials, and high humidity levels can worsen IAQ and trigger asthma attacks. Reducing exposure to these pollutants is key to managing asthma symptoms. The\u00a0 <strong>Asthma &#038; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> Certification Program<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>plays an essential role in improving IAQ by CERTIFYING products, from air purifiers to cleaning products, that meet stringent standards for reducing allergens and irritants, helping to create healthier indoor environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reducing Health Disparities: A Focus on Allentown, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the second year in a row, Allentown, Pennsylvania, was ranked as the #1\u00a0Asthma Capital. Like many other cities in the report, Allentown faces significant challenges related to poverty, air quality, and limited access to care. These factors contribute to health disparities that make managing asthma more difficult for residents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through AAFA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/programs\/health-equity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Health Equity Advancement and Leadership (HEAL) Program<\/strong><\/a>, efforts are being made to address these disparities. The program provides funding and resources to local pilot projects in high-burden communities like Allentown. This year, HEAL will focus on developing a community-based asthma management program for older adults, building new care pathways in collaboration with local healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-401197 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps.jpg\" alt=\"2024 Asthma Capitals\u2122\" width=\"575\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps-133x150.jpg 133w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps-200x226.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps-400x451.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Map-AAFA-caps.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Taking Action Through Advocacy and Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocacy is a key component of AAFA\u2019s work to reduce the burden of asthma. The\u00a02024 Asthma Capitals\u2122\u00a0report highlights major risk factors that influence asthma outcomes and encourages individuals to get involved in advocacy at the state and local levels. AAFA supports a &#8220;health in all policies&#8221; approach, recognizing that decisions in housing, education, and the environment can directly impact health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAFA provides resources for advocates, including tips for contacting legislators, sample letters, and resolutions to raise awareness during\u00a0Asthma Peak Week. By engaging with policymakers, communities can help promote policies that improve asthma outcomes nationwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma-allergy-research\/our-research\/asthma-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024\u00a0Asthma Capitals\u2122\u00a0report, visit the AAFA website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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