Utah Asthma Program

The Utah Asthma Program (UAP) is located at the Utah Department of Health in the Bureau of Health Promotion. It began in December 2001 with the intent to develop state capacity to address asthma, including an occupational component.

COVID-19 and Asthma

Information on COVID-19 in Utah can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov. The following guidance has been provided from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding asthma and COVID-19.

258,549 people in Utah have asthma

1 out of 3 adults have uncontrolled asthma

5,738 asthma-related ED visits occured in Utah in 2018

1 in 5 children with asthma will miss a day of school

Air Quality

Air pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and trigger asthma attacks. The Utah Ashtma Program has resources to help you better understand how air quality impacts those living with asthma

Professionals

Are you a health professional providing asthma care to your patients? The Utah Asthma Program provides resources to help you stay up to date with the latest asthma guidelines.

Schools

There are many resources and policies that can impact asthma care in school. The Utah Asthma Program provides resources to help schools make informed decisions on asthma care in school.

Partners & Projects

The Utah Asthma Program works with many community partners across Utah to work together to improve the quality of life for people with asthma.

Data

The Utah Asthma Program strives to provide the most current information and data on asthma in Utah.