IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 1756: Chronic Respiratory Disease and Health-Related Quality of Life of African American Older Adults in an Economically Disadvantaged Area of Los Angeles

Conclusion. For African American older adults living in economically disadvantaged urban areas, CRCs contribute to poor physical HRQoL. Evaluation and treatment of CRCs in African American older adults may be a strategy for reduction of disparities in HRQoL in this population. As smoking is the major modifiable risk factor for CRCs, there is a need to increase accessibility of smoking cessation programs in economically disadvantaged urban areas. More research is needed on the types, management, and prognosis of CRCs such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema in African American older adults who reside in low-income and resource limited urban areas.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 16, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mohsen Bazargan James L. Smith Paul Robinson John Uyanne Ruqayyah Abdulrahoof Chika Chuku Shervin Assari Tags: Article Source Type: research