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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects over half a million children and adults living in Indiana. The mission of the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Chronic Respiratory Disease Program is to reduce the burden of asthma in Indiana.
The Chronic Respiratory Disease Program works closely with the Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC) to implement activities in the State Asthma Plan. The State Asthma Plan guides the development and implementation of interventions that improve the health and quality of life of Hoosiers with asthma. The program also maintains a comprehensive surveillance system for the ongoing, systematic collection of asthma data. In addition to data collection, the system also allows for analysis and interpretation of asthma data, which is essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
NEW Factsheet: Asthma and the Flu
It's flu season! Click here for information on asthma and flu prevention.
NEW Emergency Department and Hospitalization Rates by County
Click here for rates for all ages in 2011 and here for rates for children from 2007-2011.
Indoor Air Quality in Schools
For information on Indoor Air Quality in schools, click here to view IAQ Rule 410 IAC 33.
Indiana Chosen for AAFA Honor Roll 2012
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has selected Indiana for their 2012 State Honor Roll! Every year, AAFA identifies states with the most comprehensive statewide public policies that support people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis risk and related allergic diseases in elementary, middle and high schools. For more information about the Honor Roll and why Indiana was chosen, please visit the AAFA website.
Asthma Factsheet: August 2012
Click here to view the latest information about asthma in Indiana.
President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children
Click here for information on the newly released Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities.ONLINE Resource for Healthcare Providers
A set of simple tools, The Asthma Guideline Implementations Steps and Tools (GIST) was developed by the Michigan Department of Community Health to assist providers in making treatment decisions for their asthma patients.
Be Clean, Be Green, Be Healthy
"Green Cleaning Programs" improve indoor air quality and reduces hazardous chemical use thus advancing healthier learning environments for children and a safer workplace for staff."Green Cleaning Programs" also include a comprehensive training program for custodial staff on the handling of chemicals, cleaning procedures, equipment operations, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) - required training.
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS), under the leadership of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, is pleased to provide this website for use by institutions and the general public. Its purpose is to offer facility managers, school administrators, educators, parents, and citizens a wealth of free information and tools to promote adoption of effective green cleaning practices, leading to healthier indoor environments.
Take the online training and find resources for your own "Green Cleaning Program"
The Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure (CEASE)
CEASE is a program to help child healthcare clinicians adjust their office setting to address family tobacco use in a routine and effective manner. Visit their website for more information at http://www2.massgeneral.org/ceasetobacco/
Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the program or you have a specific need for asthma information or services, please contact the program at
Indiana State Department of Health
Chronic Respiratory Disease Program, Chronic Disease Division
2 North Meridian Street, Section 6B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone: (317) 233-7299
Fax: (317) 233-7805
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