The Multi-Dimensional Effects of Poverty on Children With Asthma

Abstract

Childhood asthma is a complicated disease caused by numerous, interrelated factors. It disproportionately affects minority and impoverished communities in a multidimensional manner, through variances in healthcare, education, and environment, further disadvantaging an already disadvantaged population. Consequently, an effective approach to eradicating disparities and ultimately improving impoverished conditions must be multi-faceted, addressing as many components of the disease as possible. [From Conclusions]