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Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Children's Asthma, 1997-1998 to 2007-2008 |
Description: |
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Among children with reported treatment for asthma, trends are examined in the use and expenditures of three major types of medications: controllers, relievers, and oral corticosteroids. Expenditures for controllers accounted for about 90 percent of increased spending. Differences in controller use persisted in 2007-2008, as minority, publicly insured and poor and low income children were less likely than others to use these medications and were more likely to use relievers only. |
Author(s): |
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G. Edward Miller, PhD and Eric M. Sarpong, PhD |
Agency: |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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