Asthma
Intervention and
Management

Imperial County has some of the highest asthma emergency room visit and hospitalization rates in California, particularly among children. Data from the California Department of Public Health show rates that often exceed the state average by more than double, driven by poor air quality from agricultural dust, cross-border pollution, pesticide drift, vehicle emissions, and particulate matter from the drying Salton Sea.

Asthma is a leading cause of school absences in the Imperial Valley, with symptoms frequently worsening during wind events and unhealthy air quality days. CCV programs focus on training parents, school health aides, promotoras, and after-school staff to help families manage asthma and recognize early warning signs before emergencies occur.

Many homes face environmental asthma triggers such as mold, dust, pests, and smoke, compounded by older housing and limited air filtration. CCV provides bilingual, community-based education critical in a county where more than 85% of residents are Latino and many face language and healthcare access barriers.

For questions or to learn more, please contact us at contact@ccvhealth.org.