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Relationships between pediatric asthma and socioeconomic/urban variables in Baltimore, MarylandSpatial relationships between clinical data for pediatric asthmatics (hospital and emergency department utilization rates), and socioeconomic and urban characteristics in Baltimore City were analyzed with the aim of identifying factors that contribute to increased asthma rates. Socioeconomic variables and urban characteristics derived from satellite data explained 95% of the spatial variation in hospital rates. The proportion of families headed by a single female was the most important variable accounting for 89% of the spatial variation. Evidence suggests that the high rates of hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits may partially be due to the difficulty of single parents with limited resources managing their child's asthma condition properly. This knowledge can be used for education towards mitigating ED and hospital events in Baltimore City.
Document ID
20040087401
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Kimes, Daniel
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt MD United States)
Ullah, Asad
Levine, Elissa
Nelson, Ross
Timmins, Sidey
Weiss, Sheila
Bollinger, Mary E.
Blaisdell, Carol
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: Health & place
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1353-8292
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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