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The disparity between morbidity and mortality rates among black children and white children who are diagnosed with asthma is substantial. In this Q&A, Bridgette Jones, MD, MSc, answers our questions about her study on how chronic stressors may be a factor in asthma control among African American children.
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AUTHOR:
Neil Baum, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Urology, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA
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