Question

Absenteeism due to illness has increased recently in the local middle school. The increase is noted to be related to exacerbation of asthma symptoms in the student population. Which would be the most effective approach in decreasing absenteeism among this population?

Answer 1

An asthma education and awareness program must be started along with surveillance program for students and faculty members.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, asthma education and awareness program must be initiated to present students, parents and the faculty members with possible prevention and management strategies. Improved prevention and management can decrease absenteeism or at least the length of absenteeism. Also, a surveillance program must be initiated to identify possible risk factors and confront physical and mental stress that the students and faculty members might have due to disease prevalence.