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released: 9 Feb 2007 media release

This report identifies the demographics and health-related characteristics that define people with asthma and that distinguish them from those who have never had asthma. It highlights the overall burden experienced by people with asthma, including the presence of other diseases, the use of medications and other health services, and effects on quality of life.

ISBN 978 1 74024 640 8; Cat. no. ACM 8; 64pp.; Internet only

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Statistical snapshots of people with asthma in Australia 2001

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • Acknowledgments
    • Acronyms
    • Summary
      • Defining characteristics
      • Distinguishing characteristics
  • Sections
    • Introduction
      • Structure of the report
    • Method
      • 2001 National Health Survey
        • Asthma status
        • Dimensions
      • Age structure
      • Statistical comparisons
        • Confidence intervals
    • Characteristics of people with asthma
      • Statistical snapshots
        • Demographics
        • Health actions
        • Health status and outcomes
        • Risk factors
        • Long-term health conditions
      • Defining characteristics
      • Distinguishing characteristics
        • 0-4 year olds
        • 5-14 year olds
        • 15-17 year olds
        • 18-34 year olds
        • 35-64 year olds
        • 65 years and over
        • Distinguishing characteristics across age groups
    • Discussion
      • Defining and distinguishing characteristics
        • Sex
        • Use of the health care system
        • Obesity
        • Allergic and inflammatory conditions
        • Mental health
        • Other comorbidities
      • Previous snapshot studies
      • Issues for consideration
      • Conclusions
  • End matter
    • Appendix A: Age applicability
    • Appendix B: Variables and values
    • Glossary
    • References
    • List of tables
    • List of figures

Recommended citation

AIHW 2007. Statistical snapshots of people with asthma in Australia 2001. Cat. no. ACM 8. Canberra: AIHW. Viewed 12 June 2013 <http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=6442467942>.