Research and Data Workgroup

• The workgroup conducted a survey of asthma researchers in San Diego County to determine ways that SDRAC can support local research on asthma and allergies. Based on the results of this survey, the Research and Data workgroup has communicated the results and developed a list of referral information for the San Diego Asthma Education Network, a group of organizations providing in-home asthma education to children and adults.

• The workgroup is also developing a regional inventory of asthma programs for San Diego County.

• Asthma Report Cards have been made possible through funding from San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts and The California Endowment. If you would like a print copy of the Report Card, please contact the Coalition Coordinator at 619-683-7514 or info-1@asthmasandiego.org.

  The Research and Data Workgroup has released the 2008 Asthma Report Card for San Diego County, offering a comprehensive picture of how asthma affects San Diego County residents. The report card looks at data from several different state and local organizations, including San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, the California Health Information Survey (CHIS), and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).