AAFA’s 2024 Asthma Capitals™ Report Highlights the Most Challenging Places in the U.S. to Live with Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released the 2024 Asthma Capitals report. This report shows how location may impact asthma in cities across the contiguous (“lower 48”) United States. It analyzes data from the 100 largest cities in the U.S. to identify the most challenging places to live with asthma.
Why is this report important? Where you live can impact your asthma. It can be affected by air pollution, your ability to get health care, income, and more. It is our goal that this report inspires action – action everyone can take – to reduce asthma rates and prevent asthma deaths. We can achieve this together.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, is #1 for 2024. Allentown was also #1 last year.
The top 10 most challenging places to live with asthma in 2024 are:
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Rochester, New York
- Detroit, Michigan
- Springfield, Massachusetts
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Lakeland, Florida
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Providence, Rhode Island
Read AAFA's 2024 Asthma Capitals report to see the full list of 100 cities across the contiguous U.S.
2024 Asthma Capitals Report Highlights
The 2024 Asthma Capitals report highlights where we can focus our efforts for healthier environments and communities. This year’s report includes:
- Sample resolutions for designating “Asthma Peak Week” and “Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month” in your state
- A toolkit to help advocates champion better policies for people living with asthma
- A spotlight on policies to support better access to asthma medicines and asthma care
- An update on the work AAFA is supporting to address asthma disparities in local communities – including in Allentown, the #1 Asthma Capital for the 2nd year in a row
“Nearly 28 million people in the United States have asthma,” said Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA. “For people with asthma, this report makes clear that where they live plays a significant role in their quality of life. Federal, state, and local policymakers should use this report as a guide to address climate change, indoor air quality, and access to medical care. Addressing these issues can go a long way to help improve the lives of people with asthma.”
Read AAFA’s 2024 Asthma Capitals report to see how your city ranks on our list and what communities can do to improve asthma outcomes.
Help Reduce Asthma Rates and Deaths
Join our movement to reduce asthma rates and deaths. AAFA’s Asthma Capitals report highlights the barriers to asthma control and calls on people to create communities where we can all breathe easier. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a difference.
How Can I Learn More About Managing Asthma?
Managing asthma involves a multi-step approach. This involves taking asthma medicine and limiting exposure to your asthma triggers. Work with an asthma specialist to come up with the best plan for you. AAFA offers free resources to help:
- Online support community
- List of CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® products to help you make your indoor air healthier
- Opportunities to participate in research to improve future asthma treatment
The 2024 Asthma Capitals report is an independent research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible by support from Amgen, Sanofi, and Regeneron.
How Can I Learn More About the Report?
AAFA publishes the Asthma Capitals report to raise awareness about the nationwide impacts of asthma. The report analyzes data from across the contiguous United States and ranks the 100 largest cities by how challenging they are to live with asthma.
Visit asthmacapitals.com to see the full list and to learn more about asthma management and risk factors.
Join our online community where you can get support for asthma and allergies and stay up to date on news and research.
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