The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
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Racial/ethnic disparities in current asthma prevalence and medical care are a major public health concern. We examined the differences in asthma prevalence and morbidity among major racial/ethnic populations in the US. ⋯ Racial/ethnic differences in current asthma prevalence, asthma attacks, and increased utilization of emergency room visits for asthma among minorities persist among children and adults. Appropriate and effective asthma management and education may lead to better asthma control and reduce emergency care utilization.