This indicator estimates the number and rate of emergency department visits for asthma. It includes all cases where asthma is listed as a primary or other diagnosis.

Chronic diseases are ailments that last over a year and can have a significant impact on one's health. Learn more about chronic disease impact in Tennessee here.

The State of Tennessee Cancer Plan is created every five (5) years by the Tennessee Cancer Coalition (TC2) to provide direction and support for those who want to work collectively to reduce burden of cancer. The plan encompasses the entire cancer control continuum, including actions to reduce the risk of developing or finding cancer early through treatment and survivorship care.

Asthma is a serious lung disease. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain and tightness and coughing. Asthma can even cause death. About 20 million Americans have asthma. Asthma is the leading cause of long-term illness in children.

The Burden of Asthma in Tennessee 2001-2010 report by Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Policy, Planning and Assessment published in 2012.

Childhood Asthma burden report by Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Policy, Planning and Assessment, published in 2009.

Report On the Design of a Comprehensive State Plan to Reduce the Burden of Asthma on the Tennessee School Children. Joint Report to the General Welfare, Health and Human Resources Committee of the Senate, Health and Human Resources Committee of the House of Representatives. 106 Assembly.

Annual update of cancer incidence and mortality data for the state stratefied by race, age, stage of tumor diagnosis, and other markers.

The Burden of Asthma in Tennessee 1997-2006 by Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Policy, Planning and Assessment

Childhood Asthma in Tennessee 2007-2016 report by Tennessee Department of Health, . Division of Population Health Assessment, published in 2019.