Utah Department of Health: Asthma Program
The Utah Asthma Program is located at the Utah Department of Health in the Bureau of Health Promotion. It began in December 2001 with the intent to develop state capacity to address asthma, including an occupational component. The program is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their mission as a program is improving the lives of those with asthma.
The CDC or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a federal agency that focuses on the prevention and control of infection diseases, chronic diseases, and injury. It accomplishes such prevention through surveillance methods and seeking recent, updated information on the nature of the diseases, whether they be infectious or chronic.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Is a not-for-profit organization that begun in 1953, and is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies. Its program provides health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures. In addition the mission of AAFA’s Web sit is to provide online access to AAFA’s reliable, validated asthma and allergy information and tools to families, patients, parents, healthcare providers, policymakers and others.
National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention of heart, lung, blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
This institute has been in the forefront of research into the mechanisms underlying asthma and developing clinical treatments for the disease since 1971. NIAID research focuses on understanding how the environment, allergens, and genetics interact with the body’s immune system to cause asthma and aggravate the symptoms.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
The mission of the NIEHS is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of human disease. In the realm of asthma, research is conducted in order to help people understand how to prevent and control this chronic disease.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology is the largest professional medical organization in the United States devoted to the allergy/immunology specialty. The AAAAI is devoted to advance the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma, and immunology for optimal patient care.
WHO recognizes that asthma is an important public health importance. The organization plays a role in coordinating international efforts against the disease. The aim of its strategy is to support Member States in their efforts to reduce the disability and premature death related to asthma.
This association helps asthma victims take control of their symptoms. The website gives you tools that you can use to manage such symptoms. The American Lung Association aim is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA’s Indoor Environments Division seeks to reduce human health risks posed by contaminants in indoor environments. Since 1987, EPA has addressed public health risks from indoor radon, indoor asthma triggers, environmental tobacco smoke, and air toxics, in schools, public and commercial buildings, homes, and communities.
