{"id":402447,"date":"2025-09-12T09:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=402447"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:46:44","slug":"aafas-2025-asthma-capitals-report-a-call-to-action-on-asthma-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/aafas-2025-asthma-capitals-report-a-call-to-action-on-asthma-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"AAFA\u2019s 2025 Asthma Capitals\u2122 Report: A Call to Action on Asthma Awareness"},"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><\/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><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 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-1 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-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"1045\"><em>Understanding the 2025 Asthma Capitals\u2122 Report<\/em><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"1045\">Our partner in the <strong>Asthma &amp; 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<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma-allergy-research\/our-research\/asthma-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2025 <em data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">Asthma Capitals\u2122<\/em> report<\/a>. This annual research highlights how where you live can have a significant impact on asthma outcomes. More than 28 million people in the U.S. live with asthma, and factors such as access to healthcare, clean air, and economic stability play a critical role in managing the condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"1045\">The <em data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1069\">Asthma Capitals\u2122<\/em> report ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by three key outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1230\">\n<li data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\">\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1158\">Asthma prevalence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1204\">Emergency department visits due to asthma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1230\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1230\">Asthma-related deaths<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1410\">This year, <strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1258\">Detroit, MI<\/strong> ranks as the #1 most challenging place to live with asthma, followed by <strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1348\">Rochester, NY<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1370\">Allentown, PA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-402448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals.png\" alt=\"2025 Asthma Capitals report\" width=\"737\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-Asthma-Capitals.png 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1763\">Beyond the rankings, the report emphasizes the many risk factors that shape asthma outcomes, including poverty, air pollution, access to medical specialists, pollen allergy, smoking, and health insurance coverage. These are hugely important insights for public health leaders, policymakers, and communities working to reduce the nationwide burden of asthma.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1799\">September: Asthma Peak Month<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2197\">AAFA releases this report each September (known as Asthma Peak Month) when emergency visits and hospitalizations spike. During the third week of September, often called <em data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1985\">Asthma Peak Week<\/em>, triggers such as ragweed pollen, mold, viral infections, and poor indoor air quality in schools converge to make it the most dangerous time of year for people with asthma.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2246\">A Trusted Source of Research and Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2571\">We value AAFA\u2019s commitment to advancing asthma awareness through this research, because the <em data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2320\">Asthma Capitals\u2122<\/em> report is a real call to action. By identifying the cities most affected and the risk factors that worsen outcomes, AAFA equips policymakers, health systems, and advocates with the evidence they need to create meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2799\">At the <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong> Certification Program, we are proud to collaborate with AAFA on raising awareness of the challenges of asthma and on providing scientifically tested solutions to improve indoor environments.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2944\">For the full 2025 <em data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2837\">Asthma Capitals\u2122<\/em> report and resources, visit <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma-allergy-research\/asthma-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2941\">AAFA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/web-enquiry-aaafcp-usa\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Certify Your Product<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAFA\u2019s 2025 Asthma Capitals\u2122 report identifies the most challenging U.S. cities for people with asthma. 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