By the Numbers: 2 February 2026
3.3%
The prevalence of asthma among "Military Health System pediatric dependents," according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open -- Pediatric Asthma in a Universally Insured Military Population.
This cross-sectional study of asthma prevalence and outcomes found decreases in asthma diagnoses, asthma-related ED visits, and PAHs but increases in asthma treatment and inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions. The data highlighted how low-cost to no-cost health care may have led to better asthma outcomes among the MHS pediatric population.
3.3%
The prevalence of asthma among "Military Health System pediatric dependents," according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open -- Pediatric Asthma in a Universally Insured Military Population.
This cross-sectional study of asthma prevalence and outcomes found decreases in asthma diagnoses, asthma-related ED visits, and PAHs but increases in asthma treatment and inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions. The data highlighted how low-cost to no-cost health care may have led to better asthma outcomes among the MHS pediatric population.