Most Recent Asthma Data
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These tables feature the latest national and state statistics on the burden of asthma among children and adults. The data are from national and state surveillance systems administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Links to sources are provided with each table to assist with finding additional information on the data and relevant tables and reports.
Webpage last updated: June 2017
National Data / State or Territory Data
National
Current Asthma* Prevalence (2015)
| Characteristic** | Number with Current Asthma (in thousands) | Percent with Current Asthma |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 24,633 | 7.8% |
| Child (Age <18) | 6,188 | 8.4% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 18,445 | 7.6% |
| All Age Groups | ||
| 0-4 years | 935 | 4.7% |
| 5-14 years | 4,033 | 9.8% |
| 15-19 years | 2,107 | 10.2% |
| 20-24 years | 1,655 | 7.6% |
| 25-34 years | 2,916 | 6.8% |
| 35-64 years | 9,907 | 8.0% |
| 65+ years | 3,079 | 6.6% |
| Child Age Group | ||
| 0-4 years | 935 | 4.7% |
| 5-11 years | 2,761 | 9.6% |
| 12-17 years | 2,492 | 10.0% |
| Young Teens (12–14 years) | 1,272 | 10.3% |
| Teenagers (15–17 years) | 1,219 | 9.8% |
| Adolescents (11–21 years) | 4,415 | 9.8% |
| Young Adults (22–39 years) | 5,429 | 7.1% |
| Sex | ||
| Males | 9,998 | 6.5% |
| Boys (Age <18) | 3,705 | 9.9% |
| Men (Age 18+) | 6,293 | 5.4% |
| Females | 14,634 | 9.1% |
| Girls (Age <18) | 2,483 | 6.9% |
| Women (Age 18+) | 12,151 | 9.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White NH | 15,244 | 7.8% |
| Child (Age <18) | 2,810 | 7.4% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 12,435 | 7.9% |
| Black NH | 3,931 | 10.3% |
| Child (Age <18) | 1,336 | 13.4% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 2,595 | 9.1% |
| Other NH | 1,793 | 6.9% |
| Child (Age <18) | 605 | 8.4% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 1,188 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,665 | 6.6% |
| Child (Age <18) | 1,438 | 8.0% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 2,227 | 5.9% |
| Puerto Rican† | 715 | 13.7% |
| Child (Age <18) | 198 | 13.9% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 516 | 13.6% |
| Mexican/Mexican American† | 2,126 | 6.0% |
| Child (Age <18) | 899 | 7.3% |
| Adult (Age 18+) | 1,226 | 5.3% |
| Federal Poverty Threshold | ||
| Below 100% of poverty level | 5,086 | 11.1% |
| 100% to less than 250% of poverty level | 7,664 | 8.4% |
| 250% to less than 450% of poverty level | 4,989 | 6.3% |
| 450% of poverty level or higher | 6,894 | 6.9% |
Note: NH = Non-Hispanic
*Includes persons who answered “yes” to the questions: “Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had asthma?” and “Do you still have asthma?”
**Numbers within selected characteristics may not sum to total due to rounding
†As a subset of Hispanic
Source: 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Data, Table 3-1 and Table 4-1 (Note: Child Age Group data analyzed separately)
- Page last reviewed: June 7, 2017
- Page last updated: June 7, 2017
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