There isn’t just one reason why some people get asthma. Several risk factors can make someone more likely to get asthma – such as heredity, exposure to tobacco smoke or harsh chemicals, or an illness. Other factors can add to that risk as well. And many of these factors depend on where a person lives.
AAFA's Asthma Capitals™ Report ranks the largest 100 U.S. metropolitan cities by how challenging they are to live in with asthma. AAFA publishes this report to help people who live in Asthma Capitals advocate for better care and policies. The report also shows how communities can best direct their focus to reduce the impact of asthma. The 2021 top Asthma Capital is Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can find more information at asthmacapitals.com and aafa.org.
