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 Asthma in Minorities

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Project Goals
 
To determine whether ethnic and cultural differences are associated with asthma attacks
 
To determine the common symptoms and symptom descriptors specific to each ethnic group
     
Why Asthma
 
Asthma is a major health care concern that affects all individuals but disproportionately affects ethnic minorities
     
Qualifications
  lung image
  • Do you have Asthma?
  • Are you using an inhaler?
  • Are you between ages 18 and 60?
  • Not currently smoking?
  • Are you African-American, Asian-Pacific Islander, Caucasian, or Hispanic-Latino?
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Last modified: 03/11/2004