1. Childhood asthma in low and middle-income countries: Where are we now?
- Author
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Fischer GB, Sarria EE, Camargos P, Mocelin HT, Soto-Quiroz M, Cruz AA, Bousquet J, and Zar HJ
- Subjects
- Anti-Asthmatic Agents economics, Anti-Asthmatic Agents supply & distribution, Asthma epidemiology, Costs and Cost Analysis, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Anti-Asthmatic Agents therapeutic use, Asthma therapy, Developing Countries, Health Policy, Patient Education as Topic
- Abstract
Pediatric asthma has been increasing in LMICs (Low Middle-Income Countries), leading to an important burden for both children and national health systems. Implementing measures to achieve control are influenced by the degree of organization health systems have, the availability and affordability of essential asthma medications, and the effective implementation of asthma programs and asthma guidelines. In this review authors give an updated view of the current situation of these components of asthma management in LMICs., (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2019
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