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Albuquerque, New Mexico — AsthmaCreating Asthma-Friendly Schools: Lessons Learned for Managing Asthma and Decreasing Student AbsenteeismProblem OverviewIn 2003, five million school-aged children and youth nationwide were
reported to have asthma, and 3.1 million had experienced an asthma episode
or attack within the previous year. Asthma is one of the leading causes of
school absenteeism, which can negatively affect students’ academic
performance. In the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County area of New Mexico, an
estimated 10,000 school-aged children have asthma. Program DescriptionAlbuquerque receives funds from CDC to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce asthma episodes and related school absences. In 2003, the New Mexico Departments of Health and Education launched the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Asthma Program. Program goals include (1) improving in-school asthma management, (2) establishing “asthma-friendly” school policies and procedures, (3) increasing access to health care and health insurance, and (4) reducing absenteeism. To accomplish these goals, the APS Asthma Program hired staff, created a community advisory board, and contracted with community organizations. Specific strategies include the following:
Program ImpactThe number of schools participating in the APS Asthma Program grew from 20 in year one to 85 by year four. During the first 4 years of the project:
Schools that can reduce absenteeism—a common challenge facing students
with asthma—also can help remove a barrier to learning and academic
achievement. Successful school demonstration programs are models for other
school systems to modify and implement. NOTE: Success stories, including background data and
outcomes, reflect information as reported by participating programs. Also,
in this context, impact refers to short-term or intermediate outcomes.
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