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National Asthma Education and Prevention Program

Internet URL

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/naepp/index.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) was initiated in March 1989 to address the growing problem of asthma in the United States. The NAEPP is administered and coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NAEPP works with intermediaries including major medical associations, voluntary health organizations, and community programs to educate patients, health professionals, and the public. The ultimate goal of the NAEPP is to enhance the quality of life for patients with asthma and decrease asthma-related morbidity and mortality.

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Review Date

3/22/2007