Asthma remains a significant health problem in Australia, with prevalence and death rates that are high by international standards despite declines, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, Asthma in Australia 2008, estimates that asthma affects more than 1 in 10 Australians - equivalent to over 2 million people. This report brings together data from a wide range of sources to describe the current status of asthma in Australia. It includes information on the number of people who have asthma and who visit their GP, are hospitalised or die due to asthma. Time trends and profiles of people who receive various treatments for asthma are also presented, along with information on those who have written asthma action plans. In addition, comorbidities and quality of life among people with asthma are investigated. Also included is a chapter on asthma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
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