Esther Bejarano, whose son suffers from asthma, advocates for environmental justice as cuts to health research and programs under the Trump administration jeopardize asthma management initiatives. In California's Imperial Valley, known for high asthma rates linked to air pollution and pesticides, local programs have effectively trained healthcare workers to educate patients. However, proposed budget reductions from federal agencies threaten these vital resources, potentially leading to increased ER visits and fatalities, especially among children and low-income communities disproportionately affected by this chronic condition.
Asthma is a preventive condition. No one should die of asthma.
The course is so popular that there's a waiting list.
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