Asthma In Maine

Maine has one of the highest asthma prevalence rates in the United States. Hovering around 10-14 percent
In Maine there are about 128,000 people with asthma
About 28,000 children in Maine have asthma
Asthma causes approximately 65,000 school absences per year in Maine
There are at least 15,000 adults in Maine with work-related asthma
Work-related asthma causes about 37,500 absences per year
Each child with asthma should have a Maine School Asthma Plan
Maine has a law that allows students to carry asthma medication at school