dayton asthma alliance
helping kids breathe easier
The Dayton Asthma Alliance aims to positively impact the health and wellness of children with asthma in the Dayton area, focusing on the most at-risk populations. Using the Collective Impact framework, the Alliance engages local, state and national members, as well as other partner organizations, to collaboratively implement a variety of strategic actions to improve outcomes for children with asthma.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that asthma is the most common chronic condition affecting children younger than age 18. Children with asthma are often limited in their ability to live to their fullest potential, have increased absences from school, are more likely to be hospitalized or even die. Economically, the CDC has also estimated that asthma costs the United States $56 billion each year. Historically, Ohio’s asthma prevalence has exceeded national rates and recent data suggests that Dayton-area figures are even higher.
