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… the air quality this summer??? it seems to be one of the better summers i can remember. on many days we can see the Sierras, perhaps due to the mild breezes. whatever it is – im loving it.

anyone who lives here knows that central california air quality is NOT the best. Fresno air quality ranks #2 Metropolitan Area Most Polluted by Short-term Particle Pollution. Here are some statistics:

Asthma rates in Fresno, CA are among the highest in the United States. About one in six (15%) of Fresno County residents, or 126,000 adults and children report having an asthma diagnosis in their lives.about one in five (20.2%) of children with asthma in Fresno visited an emergency room or urgent care due to asthma in 2002. In 2005, asthma claimed nine lives in Fresno County.

You can find a complete report entitle The Burden of Chronic Disease in Fresno by clicking here. incidently, we have 6 children: 4 born outside of Fresno and 2 born in Fresno. the two born in Fresno are asthmatic

these are certainly factors to take into consideration if you are considering relocating here. are you a mid-west medical student/doctor specializing in allergies or respiratory diseases seeking a hot market in which to ply your trade? call me – let’s talk.