Asthma
How the COEC is helping North Carolinians to breathe easier
The Community Outreach and Education Core informs the public of CEHS research on air pollution and health and how they can improve air quality in North Carolina:
- UNC-Chapel Hill is part of the nationwide Health Observances and Public Education (HOPE) Partnership, a project designed to enhance scientific literacy and improve public understanding of the impact of research on human health. The HOPE project team has developed and is now implementing educational materials for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
- The CEHS COEC leads Asthma and Air Quality workshops for educators and youth to foster interest in environmental science careers in underserved youth, particularly minorities and females.
- The COEC serves on the Asthma Project Management Team for the N.C. Asthma Program of the Division of Public Health. The team is developing a State Asthma Plan to effectively address asthma in all ages, ethnic groups, backgrounds and settings. The COEC is also part of the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina, a statewide partnership of local and state government agencies, academic institutions, local asthma coalitions, nonprofits and private industry working to reduce the impact of asthma.
Available materials:
- Sentinel Newsletter: CEHS Research on Asthma, Asthma in North Carolina, and How you can help improve NC's air quality
- Asthma and Outdoor Air Quality Fact Sheet
- Asthma and Diesel Fact Sheet
- Asthma and Indoor Air Quality in the Home Fact Sheet
- Asthma and Indoor Air Quality in Schools Fact Sheet
Students learn how air pollution affects lung function. |
