Asthma Publications
ISDH Asthma Program Publications
NEW! Asthma and the Flu Factsheet
Information on flu prevention.
2011 Age-Adjusted Emergency Department and Hospitalization Rates by County
Detailed rates for each county
2007-2011 Age-Specific Child Emergency Department and Hospitalization Rates
Rates for Indiana children, by county.
2010 Age-Adjusted Emergency Department and Hospitalization Rates by County
Detailed rates for each county in Indiana.
The latest information about asthma in Indiana.
The Indiana Plan to Improve Asthma Outcomes
The current State Plan.
This report describes the burden of asthma in Indiana. An update to the report published in 2008.
This CDC fact sheets shows Indiana asthma data and statistics
What You Need to Know About Asthma and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Fact Sheet
People with asthma are at increased risk for complications from influenza. Influenza is a disease of the lungs and people with asthma may not have the healthiest lungs. In order to address this issue ISDH has created an asthma and H1N1 fact sheet.
A Strategic Plan for Addressing Asthma in Indiana, 2010
This five-year plan establishes goals, objectives, and strategies that can be used by organizations, professions, and individuals to improve the health of Hoosiers with asthma.
Back-to-School Asthma Checklist for School Nurses
A quick checklist to help prepare for students with asthma.
Back-to-School Asthma Checklist for Kids and Parents
Steps for families to make sure asthma stays under control throughout the school year.
Spanish
Integrated Pest Management Newsletter
Burden Report Archives
The Burden of Asthma in Indiana: Second Edition, March 2008
This report on asthma summarizes data available describing the burden of asthma on the people of Indiana. This is an update to the report published in 2004.
Supplement One: Patients Hospitalized Due to Asthma
Supplement Two: Asthma Hospitalizations: Length of Stay
The Burden of Asthma in Indiana, 2004
This report on asthma summarizes data available describing the burden of asthma on the people of Indiana.
Newsletter Archives
Planning Kits
Asthma Speaker's Kit: "Take Control of Asthma."
This speaker's kit is designed to help you educate individuals with asthma, their family, and their caregivers about taking control of asthma. This kit includes all the required information needed to present the information to your community: “Take CONTROL of Asthma” PowerPoint presentation slides, helpful tips on preparing and giving your presentation, suggested discussion guidelines, resources, and evaluation tools.
World Asthma Day Planning Kit
This kit is designed to help give you ideas and resources to plan asthma activities in your community for Asthma Awareness month and day. May is Asthma Awareness Month and Tuesday, May 2, 2007 is World Asthma Day. The ISDH and local coalitions have previously planned activities to increase people’s awareness and understanding of asthma in Indiana. Please join us this year in organizing activities for this special time of year!
Factsheet Archives
2010 Fact Sheet
This fact sheet shows Indiana and National asthma data and statistics.
Women & Asthma
Asthma disproportionately impacts adult women and can create added health concerns for women that are pregnant or currently smoke. This document provides facts and tips related to women's health and asthma.
Work-Related Asthma
Estimates show that up to 15% of asthma cases have job-related factors. This document provides more information on work-related or occupational asthma and ways to reduce asthma triggers in the workplace.
Indiana Asthma Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations
Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for asthma can usually be avoided. This document provides information and statistics about the emergency department visits and hospitalizations for asthma among Hoosiers, including populations that use these services more often.
Other Publications
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3 (2007): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and managing asthma.
Supporting Successful Asthma Management in Schools: The Role of the Health Care Provider
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