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Abstract #146848

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Dmitry Krupitsky, MSPH, Hawaii State Asthma Control Program, Hawaii State Department Of Health, 601 Kamokila Blvd., Room 344, Kapolei, HI 96707, 808 692 8180, dmitry.krupitsky@doh.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2000 -2005 and Hawaii health survey (HHS) 1995 -2005 were used to estimate the prevalence of asthma. Both lifetime prevalence of asthma and current asthma prevalence were examined and compared to the state average. Hospital inpatient (1995 - 2005) and emergency department (2000 -2005) were also examined for health disparities and cost. The health disparities were examined by education level, geographic location, gender and other factors. Results: Native-Hawaiian adults and children have the highest rate of current asthma when compared with the other major ethnic groups; these findings are consistent with BRFSS and HHS. The prevalence of asthma in native Hawaiians seems to be on the increase in the past five years though not statistically at significant levels. Native Hawaiian children especially boys (<4 years old) are the most susceptible to be admitted the emergency room and hospital. On average 35% of all emergency department visits for asthma are native Hawaiian. Comprehensive intervention programs are needed to address this health disparity.

Learning Objectives:

• report the prevalence of asthma in Hawaii among native Hawaiians and examine the disparities and other risk factors.

Keywords: Hawaiian Natives, Asthma

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
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I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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