A nurse is planning a seminar to address asthma in the community.To have the greatest impact,which demographic group should the nurse target?
A) African American children
B) Children with allergies
C) Inner-city youth, all ethnicities
D) School-age children

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African American children have a 60% higher prevalence of asthma,a 260% higher rate of emergency department visits,a 250% higher hospitalization rate,and a 500% higher mortality rate than white children.To have the greatest impact on this chronic disease,the nurse should target African American children and their parents/guardians and caretakers.Up to 40% of children with asthma have no allergies.Low socioeconomic status is a risk factor,not living in an inner city specifically.Children of all ages are affected.

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