American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Nov 2013
Socioeconomic Status and Childhood Asthma in Urban Minority Youths: The GALA II & SAGE II Studies.
The burden of asthma is highest among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations; however, its impact is differentially distributed among racial and ethnic groups. ⋯ Socioeconomic status plays an important role in predicting asthma, but has different effects depending on race and ethnicity. Further steps are necessary to better understand the risk factors through which socioeconomic status could operate in these populations to prevent asthma.
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Nov 2013
Editorial CommentCarbon monoxide in small doses-a good thing?