Asthma Breathing Exercises

"Asthma - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021.

"Asthma Breathing Exercises Effective Management Technique." Medical News Today: Health News. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/131697.php.

"Asthma: MedlinePlus." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html.

"CRCAA-Website." CRCAA-Website. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.asthmacrc.org.au/breathing_techniques_presentation.html.

"New Breathing Exercises Help Manage Asthma." Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080528095853.htm.   

Asthma Treatment History

 "Asthma: One Hundred Years of Treatment and Onward -- Chu and Drazen 171 (11): 1202 -- American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/171/11/1202.

"Asthma History - Through the Ages." Medical News Today: Health News. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/asthma-history.php.

"Asthma: Lifestyle and home remedies - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies.

"Asthma: MedlinePlus." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html#cat4.

"Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America for asthma and allergy symptoms." Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America for asthma and allergy symptoms. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.aafasocal.com/asthma_history.php.

"Origins of Western Medicine" National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/breath/breath_exhibit/MindBodySpirit/IIBa18.html.

Can Acid Reflux Trigger an Asthma Attack?

"Asthma and Acid Reflux: A Sinister Marriage of Two Diseases - Our Good Health." Our Good Health . N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2010. http://www.ourgoodhealth.org/acid-reflux/acid-reflux-asthma.php.

"Asthma - the basics." madasafish. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2010. http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/asthma.htm

"Can Acid Reflux Cause Asthma? | LIVESTRONG.COM." LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle | LIVESTRONG.COM. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2010. http://www.livestrong.com/article/15748-can-acid-reflux-cause-asthma/.

Can Asthma Cause Chest Pain?

"Asthma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm

"Symptoms of Asthma: Shortness of Breath, Chest Tightness, and More." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-symptoms.  

"Acute Asthma Attack." Medicinenet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. www.medicinenet.com/asthma/page7.htm

Can Asthma Cause High Blood Pressure?

U.S. News & World Report - "Americans Have Worse Health Than English Peers, Study Finds", March 9, 2011, Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/boomer-health/articles/2011/03/09/americans-have-worse-health-than-english-peers-study-finds

University of Amsterdam - "Relationship Between Asthma and High Blood Pressure Among Adolescents in Aracaju, Brazil", Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20604676

National Institutes of Health - What Causes High Blood Pressure, Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_Causes.html

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - "Medications May Trigger Asthma Symptoms", Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/asthma-library/medications-that-can-trigger-asthma-symptoms.aspx

Can Asthma Develop Later in Life?

"Adult-Onset Asthma Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, Types, and More." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/adult-onset-asthma.

"Adult Onset of Asthma." Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=8&sub=17&cont=157.    

Can Asthma Get You Discharged from the Military?

About.com - Military Separation Codes, Retrieved January 18, 2011 from http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/code2.htm

HadIt.com - Asthma Claim in Post Determination, Retrieved January 18, 2011 from http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?/topic/39986-asthma/

About.com - New Asthma and ADD/ADHD Enrollment Policy, Retrieved January 18, 2011 from http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/asthma.htm   

Can Asthma Make You Tired?

"Unusual Asthma Symptoms: Cough, Sleep Problems, Anxiety, and More." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/unusual_asthma-symptoms.

"Lack of Sleep and the Immune System." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/immune-system-lack-of-sleep.

"The Time of Our Lives." Learn.Genetics^TM. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/%20/begin/dna/clockgenes/  

Can Coffee Help Asthma?

"Caffeine." Medicinenet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/article.htm

"Caffeine - You may like caffeine's effects, but how much is too much? - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2011. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600  

"Caffeine Side Effects | Drugs.com." Drugs.com | Prescription Drug Information, Interactions & Side Effects. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2011. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/caffeine-side-effects.html.       

Can Exercise Help Asthma?

University of Maryland Medical Center - Asthma, Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/asthma-000015.htm

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Exercise-Induced Asthma Testing, Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.chp.edu/CHP/Exercise+Induced+Asthma+Testing

The Children's Hospital at Westmead - Asthma Education and Management Newsletter, Retrieved August 9, 2011 from http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/pdf/asthma_newsletter.pdf   

Can I Scuba Dive with Asthma?

Davies, MJ, LH Fisher, S Chegini, and TJ Craig. "Asthma and the Diver." Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology 29.2 (2005): 131-138. Print.

Koehle, M, R Lloyd-Smith, D McKenzie, and J Taunton. "Asthma and recreational SCUBA diving: a systematic review." Sports Medicine 33.2 (2003): 109-116. Print.

Sade, K, O Wiesel, S Kivity, and Y Levo. "Asthma and scuba diving: can asthmatic patients dive?." Harefuah 146.4 (2007): 286-290. Print.   

Can Mold Cause Asthma?  

Iossifova, YY, Reponen, T, et al. Mold exposure during infancy as a predictor of potential asthma development. Annals Allergy Asthma Immunology 2009;102:131-137.

"Mold allergy - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mold-allergy/DS00773.

"Who Gets the Mold Allergy?." Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=16&cont=58.  

Can Seasonal Allergies Cause Asthma?

"Managing Your Asthma and Your Seasonal Allergies." Asthma Society of Canada. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. http://www.asthma.ca/allergies/.  

Grossman, J. "One Airway, One Disease." Chest 111.2 (1997): 11S-6S. Print.

Bassett, Clifford W. "AAAAI - Patients & Consumers Center: Allergy & Asthma Advocate: Spring 2007." AAAAI - American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - Www.aaaai.org. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/2007/spring/pollen_counts.asp.  

Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma, ARIA Workshop Report, J Allergy Clin Immunol, s198

Can Stress Trigger Asthma?

"Stress and Asthma." Cleveland Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/asthma/hic_stress_and_asthma.aspx

"How Stress Causes Asthma Complications." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. <http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/stress-asthma>.

"Asthma: Identifying your triggers - How to identify asthma triggers - Health.com." Health.com: Health News, Wellness, and Medical Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.health.com/health/%20library/topic/0,,aa6768_aa6768mm1051,00.html   

Can You Die from an Asthma Attack?

"Asthma Facts and Figures." Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=42.

"What to Do During an Asthma Attack." Minnesota Department of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=42.

"Ask Questions about C.P.R.." University of Washington. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/%20askdoctor.html   

Can You Take an Inhaler on a Plane?

Cammaroto, Sandra. "Passengers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Using Air Transportation." Transportation Security Administration. US Department of Homeland Security, 25 Sept. 2006. Web. 26 July 2010. www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/special_needs_memo.pdf.

"TSA: Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions." TSA | Transportation Security Administration | U.S. Department of Homeland Security. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm.    

Does a Humidifier Help with Asthma?

"Management of Asthma." The Ohio State University Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/allergy_asthma/about_asthma/asthma_management/Pages/index.aspx

"Humidifiers - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/%20humidifiers/HQ00076   

Does Asthma Cause Coughing?

"Cough-Variant Asthma Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and More." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/cough-variant-asthma.

Cough variant asthma." Medical Home Portal - Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.medicalhomeportal.org/issue/cough-variant-asthma.

"Asthma." University of Maryland Medical Center | Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/asthma-000015.htm.    

Does Pneumonia Cause Asthma?

Hardy, Robert D. , Hasan S. Jafri, Kurt Olsen, and Jeanine Hatfield. "Mycoplasma pneumoniae Induces Chronic Respiratory Infection, Airway Hyperreactivity, and Pulmonary Inflammation: a Murine Model of Infection-Associated Chronic Reactive Airway Disease ." Infection and Immunity 70.2 (2002): 649-654. Infection and Immunity. Web. 2 Aug. 2011.

"Causes of pneumonia." National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pnu/pnu_causes.html

"Atypical pneumonia - PubMed Health." National Center for Biotechnology Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Aug. 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001143/   

Does Traffic Pollution Cause Asthma?

"Traffic Exhaust Can Cause Asthma, Allergies And Impaired Respiratory Function In Children." Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080409114631.htm.    

How Do You Know If You Have Asthma?

"Asthma - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021.

"Asthma and Peak Flow Monitoring." Partners Asthma Center: Welcome. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.asthma.partners.org/NewFiles/PeakFlow.html.

"Asthma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm.

"Bronchial asthma." Respiratory and lung diseases - asthma, lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, COPD. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/bronchial-asthma.php.

"Cardiac asthma: What causes it? - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-asthma/AN00121.

"Diagnosis of asthma." Respiratory and lung diseases - asthma, lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, COPD. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/asthma-diagnosis.php.

"How to Tell if You Have Asthma - About Asthma - The Asthma Society of Canada." Asthma Society of Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.asthma.ca/adults/about/howToTell.php.

"Spirometry - Test your lungs - know your numbers." National Lung Health Education Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlhep.org/spirom1.html.   

How Does an Asthma Inhaler Work?

Mayo Clinic - Asthma Inhalers: Which One Is Right For You?, Retrieved August 11, 2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-inhalers/HQ01081

Clinical Advisor - "Only OTC Asthma Inhaler to Be Withdrawn from Market", March 16, 2011, Retrieved August 11, 2011 from http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/only-otc-asthma-inhaler-to-be-withdrawn-from-market/article/198496/

How Is Asthma Diagnosed?

"Asthma diagnosis, lung function test." National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_Diagnosis.html

"Spirometry and Other Lung Function Tests." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/lung/lung-function-tests.

Plottel, Claudia S.. 100 questions & answers about asthma . 2nd ed. Sudbury, Mass.: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011. Print.

"Asthma." eMedicinehealth.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/asthma/%20article_em.htm   

How Many People Suffer from Asthma?

Forno, Erick , and Juan C. Celedón. "Asthma and Ethnic Minorities: Environmental Exposures." Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 9.2 (2009): 154-160. Print.

American Lung Association, Epidemiology and Statistics Unit, Research and Program Services. Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality. November 2007.

Martinez FD, Wright AL, Taussig LM, et al. Asthma and wheezing in the first six years of life, N Engl J Med 1995; 332:133-138.

Branum AM, Lukacs SL. Food allergy among U.S. children: Trends in prevalence and hospitalizations. NCHS data brief, no 10. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2008.

Is Asthma Considered a Disability?

Social Security Online - Disability Programs: Respiratory, Adult, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/3.00-Respiratory-Adult.htm

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Americans with Disabilities Act: How It Affects You, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9⊂=19&cont=255

New York Post - "He's Not Injured, But Union Let Him Keep Disability", July 17, 2011, Retrieved Auguist 7, 2011 from http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/Wire_News_Display.1459101163.html   

Is Asthma Contagious?

"Asthma - PubMed Health." National Center for Biotechnology Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001196/

"What causes asthma, asthma factors, hygiene hypothesis." National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_Causes.html

"Asthma Attack: Causes, Early Warning Signs, and Treatment." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2011. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-attack.     

Is Asthma Hereditary?

Mayo Clinic - Is Asthma Inherited, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://health.msn.com/health-topics/asthma/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100096486

U.S. News & World Report - "Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma", August 5, 2011, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/allergy-and-asthma/articles/2011/08/05/household-mold-during-infancy-may-trigger-asthma

UPI - "Poorly Controlled Asthma Doubles Costs", August 7, 2011, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/08/07/Poorly-controlled-asthma-doubles-costs/UPI-59571312692406/

Reuters - "Air Cleaner Helps Asthmatic Kids Living with Smokers", August 5, 2011, Retrieved August 7, 2011 from http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/05/us-air-cleaner-asthma-idUSTRE77450R20110805   

Is Asthma Worse at Night?

"Asthma, All Sections (printer-friendly), NHLBI, DCI." National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_All.html.

"Asthma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm.  

"Asthma: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021/DSECTION=symptoms.  

"AAAAI - Statistics." AAAAI - American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - www.aaaai.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.aaaai.org/media/statistics/asthma-statistics.asp.  

What Body Systems Does Asthma Affect?

Franklin Institute - Respiratory System, Retrieved August 11, 2011 from http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/systems/respiration.html

Mayo Clinic - Asthma, Retrieved August 11, 2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021

USA Today - "Report Details 200 Unhealthy AirAlerts in 2011", August 10, 2011, Retrieved August 11, 2011 from http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/extremes/story/2011/08/Report-details-2000-unhealthy-air-alerts-in-2011/49920218/1   

What Foods Cause Asthma?

" FMI | Food Marketing Institute | FMI Media Backgrounder - Sulfites." FMI | Food Marketing Institute | Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.fmi.org/media/bg/?fuseaction=sulfites.

"The Asthma Center Education and Research Fund | FAQ | Should I Avoid Sulfites and/or Other Preservatives?" The Asthma Center Education and Research Fund.." The Asthma Center Education and Research Fund. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.theasthmacenter.org/index.php/faq/should_i_avoid_sulfites_andor_other_preservatives    

What Is Bronchial Asthma?

"Asthma - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021.

"Asthma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm.

"Bronchial asthma." Respiratory and lung diseases - asthma, lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, COPD. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/bronchial-asthma.php.

"Cardiac asthma: What causes it? - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cardiac-asthma/AN00121.   

What Is the Difference Between COPD and Asthma?

"What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?." National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. <http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health

"Asthma, What Is ." National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_WhatIs.html.

"COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Aug. 2010. http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/tc/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-overview.     

What Triggers Asthma Attacks? 

"Asthma: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021/DSECTION=symptoms.  

Arbes SJ Jr, Cohn RD, Yin M, et al. House dust mite allergen in US beds: results from the First National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003; 111:408-414.

Branum, Amy M., M.S.P.H., Susan L. Lukacs, D.O., and M.S.P.H.. "Products - Data Briefs - Number 10 - October 2008." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db10.htm#arethere.