My major is nursing. I plan to graduate with an associate's degree in the next few years; I plan to continue my studies to earn a bachelor's degree. I live in Greenpoint (UHF) 201 which is a highly polluted area. Greenpoint is actually considered a Superfund site. A Superfund site is an unstable or abandoned place where hazardous waste is found, which can have a dangerous effect on local ecosystems or people. Asthma is a serious health problem. Brooklyn's population is 2,504,700 with a median household income of $43,567. The demographics in Brooklyn consist of 42.8% non-Hispanic white, 34.3% non-Hispanic black, and 19.8% Hispanic and 10.5% Asian. In 2000, Greenpoint had a very high poverty rate compared to other places in Queens. However, nearby communities like Williamsburg had the same statistics. The definition of poverty rate is the ratio of the number of people falling below the poverty line to the total population. By 2010 the rate had improved. Self-reported health status ranged from 8.8% to 15.4%. Asthma is a disease that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways of the lungs, chest tightness and cough. This limits the amount of air that can pass through the airways. Breathing in allergens usually triggers asthma symptoms. There is no cure for asthma and it can only be controlled. Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke, can trigger asthma. Asthma is a major health concern for nurses because most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The percentage of adults diagnosed with asthma by a healthcare provider in Greenpoint is 8.5%-10%. This is a better percentile than the nearby community of Williamsburg (UHF 211). But in other nearby Queens communities like Astoria (UHF 40......middle of paper......by 61.8%-76.9%. A home with a smoke-free home policy does not allow smoking anywhere indoors. The home environment can play an important role in the health of a family member who suffers from asthma. Cockroaches produce allergens that worsen asthma conditions dilapidated, often full of mold and mildew appear very humid conditions such as bathrooms with insufficient ventilation. A living environment clean of mold and cockroaches can greatly improve the life of the asthmatic person health for all nurses because it is very common to see people with asthma visiting the emergency room, housing and location are important to living a normal life. People should be informed about where they live and whether the condition improves or worsens why they live there?