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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Asthma: Medicare Population
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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for asthma.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Why is this important?
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that causes a person's airways to become inflamed and narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma is one of the most common long-term diseases among children but also affects many adults. Symptoms can include tightness in the chest, coughing, and wheezing. Common triggers include exposure to inhaled allergens (such as dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, and animal dander), exertion, and stress. There is no cure for asthma, but most people with asthma can effectively manage their symptoms by employing a combination of long-term prevention strategies and short-term quick-relief drugs. In some cases, however, asthma symptoms are severe enough to warrant hospitalization and can even result in death.
| Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Respiratory Diseases, Health / Older Adults, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Health Status, Adults, Older Adults, People with Disabilities