Asthma indicators and neighborhood and family stressors related to urban living in children.

摘要: Objective To examine differences in asthma outcomes by levels of child-reported neighborhood and family stress related to urban living a sample children their caregivers. Methods A total 208 with asthma, ages 6-12 primary caregivers from African-American, Latino, non-Latino white backgrounds were included this study. Results Children's report higher was poorer control. stressors associated functional limitation families below the poverty threshold. Conclusions The results study may inform future avenues for intervention decrease effects specific that serve as barriers optimal control high-risk group.