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20 worst places to live if you have asthma, per major health organization
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its Asthma Capitals report, which ranks the 100 most populated U.S. states based on how challenging they are for people with the disease.
"This is not a report about ‘bad’ cities for asthma — rather, it is a report that indicates the factors that can make living with asthma more challenging," Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the AAFA in Virginia, told Fox News Digital via email. "We spend 90% of our time indoors, so it is important to take steps to improve indoor air quality." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The report designates "asthma capitals" based on the prevalence of the disease, the number of asthma-related emergency room visits, and asthma-related deaths.