Asthma 101

350 Capitol Street, Room 206 • Charleston, WV 25301-3715
Phone: (304) 558-0644 Fax: (304) 558-1553

Quick Facts

Quick Fact #10

According to the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health, 11% of West Virginia’s children under the age of 18, or approximately 43,000 individuals, have asthma.

Mission

The mission of the West Virginia Asthma Education and Prevention Program is to develop, implement, and evaluate a statewide strategic asthma plan in the interest of reducing the health and economic consequences attributed to asthma in West Virginia.

West Virginia Asthma Coalition

The West Virginia Asthma Coalition (WVAC) is a diverse group of organizations and individuals committed to reducing the growing burden of asthma in our state. By organizing our collective efforts, adopting best practices for quality management, and utilizing the expertise of leaders in asthma care, WVAC works to positively impact the lives of people affected by the disease.