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Asthma Support: More Research, Education, and Data Collection

This act aims to improve the lives of individuals with asthma by increasing research, public education, and data collection. Citizens can expect better knowledge about asthma, its prevention, and treatment, potentially reducing hospital visits and improving quality of life. It focuses on disproportionately affected groups, such as African Americans and low-income individuals.
Key points
Increased information and education for the public on asthma, its symptoms, and management strategies.
Development of state-level strategic plans to better control asthma, especially in high-risk populations.
Collection and annual publication of detailed data on asthma prevalence, mortality, and hospital visits, broken down by age, sex, and ethnicity.
Collaboration between the government and non-profit organizations to disseminate asthma information.
Reports to Congress with recommendations for improving asthma response and reducing its financial and health burden.
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Additional Information
Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act
Print number: HR 5749
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2023-09-27