Overview: In the U.S., 1 in 12 people have asthma. For them September is usually a tough month–but residents living in the 20 asthma hot spots are likely to have severe complications throughout the year.

(WIB) – As asthma sufferers brace for the onset of fall allergy season, a nonprofit has ranked the 20 worst cities for the disease. And Detroit — one of a half-dozen cities with significant or majority-Black populations — tops the list.

On Tuesday, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked the Motor City first on its annual list of “asthma capitals” across the country. The organization found that Detroit had the largest number of asthma cases that resulted in complications, including treatment in an emergency room.

Motown finished just ahead of other Rust Belt cities like Roch

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