Session: Breathing Easier Through Effective Health Education


Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

3400.0: Monday, December 12, 2005: 8:30 PM-10:00 PM

Oral

Breathing Easier Through Effective Health Education

Asthma presents particular public health challenges due to its significant morbidity and mortality, as well as the intersection of asthma and smoking. Panelists in this session will describe specific interventions to control asthma, as well as programs to address tobacco use and to address links between asthma and smoking. Throughout the presentations, speakers will describe particular populations and communities that may be at particular risk or face particular challenges in improving their health.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to:

Explain the public health impact of asthma;
Identify specific interventions addressing asthma; and
Describe planning and policy strategies to address public health problems of cardiovascular disease and asthma.

Moderator(s):

Yolanda L. Peele, MEd, CHES

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