Improving childhood asthma outcomes in the United States : a blueprint for policy action

Improving childhood asthma outcomes in the United States : a blueprint for policy action /

An estimated 5 million U.S. children have asthma. Too many of these children are unnecessarily impaired. Much of the money spent on asthma is for high-cost health care services to treat acute periods of illness. Many asthma attacks could be avoided--and much suffering prevented and many medical cost...

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Other Authors: Lara, Marielena
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica : Rand, 2001.
Series:RAND health
Subjects:
Asthma in children > Government policy > United States.
Children.
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
Medical policy.
Child
Asthma > therapy
Treatment Outcome
Outcome Assessment, Health Care.
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care.
Health Policy
children (people by age group)
HEALTH & FITNESS > Children's Health.
MEDICAL > Health Policy.
Medical policy
Children
Asthma in children > Government policy
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Policy context
  • Overview of methods
  • Policy framework
  • Policy recommendations
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: Federal legislation relevant to childhood asthma.

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