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Using Geo-Mapping Technologies to identify Asthma “Hot spots” in Detroit, MI

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Background/Goal: In 2017, the prevalence rate of asthma among youth was 22.5% in the US. In comparison, Michigan’s prevalence rate was 26.2%, the seventh highest in the nation. In recognition… Click to show full abstract

Background/Goal: In 2017, the prevalence rate of asthma among youth was 22.5% in the US. In comparison, Michigan’s prevalence rate was 26.2%, the seventh highest in the nation. In recognition of the various social determinants of health impacting the care of patients in Detroit, pediatrics residents formed a working group called Pediatricians Empowering and Advocating for Community Health (PEACH). The goal of PEACH is to address health disparities through outreach initiatives …

Keywords: asthma hot; mapping technologies; identify asthma; technologies identify; geo mapping; using geo

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2020

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