Childhood Asthma and Community Resilience

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Main Authors: Maureen Y. Lichtveld, Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke, Laura J. Dietz, Firoz Abdoel Wahid, Jeanine M. Buchanich, Brian Conner Earle, Terry L. Noah
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author Maureen Y. Lichtveld
Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke
Laura J. Dietz
Firoz Abdoel Wahid
Jeanine M. Buchanich
Brian Conner Earle
Terry L. Noah
author_facet Maureen Y. Lichtveld
Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke
Laura J. Dietz
Firoz Abdoel Wahid
Jeanine M. Buchanich
Brian Conner Earle
Terry L. Noah
Maureen Y. Lichtveld
Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke
Laura J. Dietz
Firoz Abdoel Wahid
Jeanine M. Buchanich
Brian Conner Earle
Terry L. Noah
collection Wiley Open Access
contents Childhood Asthma and Community Resilience Maureen Y. Lichtveld Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke Laura J. Dietz Firoz Abdoel Wahid Jeanine M. Buchanich Brian Conner Earle Terry L. Noah Pediatric Pulmonology ABSTRACT Background Pediatric asthma remains a leading global health concern and disproportionately affects children in low‐income and environmentally burdened communities. Chemical and non‐chemical stressors, including air pollution, allergens, climate‐related events, and psychosocial stress, contribute to asthma exacerbations and hinder effective disease management. Objectives This paper explores the intersection of childhood asthma and community resilience, emphasizing the influence of environmental exposures, public health infrastructure, and targeted interventions on pediatric respiratory outcomes. Methods A series of case studies is used to examine how environmental and social stressors shape asthma risk and management. These case studies highlight patterns of exposure, community‐level challenges, and the role of public health systems and community‐engaged strategies. Results Findings illustrate that combined environmental burdens and insufficient public health infrastructure contribute to persistent asthma disparities. Case studies also show that communities with stronger resilience—through resources, engagement, or adaptive systems—experience improved support for children with asthma. Conclusions Longitudinal research, policy reform, and community‐engaged interventions are essential to mitigate asthma disparities and support children's health in the face of environmental adversity. 10.1002/ppul.71513 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Childhood Asthma and Community Resilience
Maureen Y. Lichtveld
Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke
Laura J. Dietz
Firoz Abdoel Wahid
Jeanine M. Buchanich
Brian Conner Earle
Terry L. Noah
Pediatric Pulmonology
Childhood Asthma and Community Resilience Maureen Y. Lichtveld Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke Laura J. Dietz Firoz Abdoel Wahid Jeanine M. Buchanich Brian Conner Earle Terry L. Noah Pediatric Pulmonology ABSTRACT Background Pediatric asthma remains a leading global health concern and disproportionately affects children in low‐income and environmentally burdened communities. Chemical and non‐chemical stressors, including air pollution, allergens, climate‐related events, and psychosocial stress, contribute to asthma exacerbations and hinder effective disease management. Objectives This paper explores the intersection of childhood asthma and community resilience, emphasizing the influence of environmental exposures, public health infrastructure, and targeted interventions on pediatric respiratory outcomes. Methods A series of case studies is used to examine how environmental and social stressors shape asthma risk and management. These case studies highlight patterns of exposure, community‐level challenges, and the role of public health systems and community‐engaged strategies. Results Findings illustrate that combined environmental burdens and insufficient public health infrastructure contribute to persistent asthma disparities. Case studies also show that communities with stronger resilience—through resources, engagement, or adaptive systems—experience improved support for children with asthma. Conclusions Longitudinal research, policy reform, and community‐engaged interventions are essential to mitigate asthma disparities and support children's health in the face of environmental adversity. 10.1002/ppul.71513 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Childhood Asthma and Community Resilience
topic Pediatric Pulmonology
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ppul.71513