Low-income and minority children living in nonurban settings are at greater risk of emergency department visits due to asthma than are children living in urban settings.

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Studies have shown that children living in urban settings, particularly low-income and minority children, are at a higher risk of emergency department visits due to asthma compared to those living in nonurban settings. This is often due to factors such as higher pollution levels, greater exposure to indoor allergens, and limited access to preventive healthcare in urban areas.

Low-Income and Minority Children Living in Nonurban Settings Are at Greater