Asthma Prevalence And Deaths In Australia Still High By World Standards, Despite Declining Trends

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.

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Filed under: Allergies on October 27th, 2008