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Mortality from asthma and COPD in Australia
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2014) Mortality from asthma and COPD in Australia, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 5 June 2026.
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Asthma death rates in Australia are high compared with many other countries and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of deaths in Australia and internationally. This report provides current information about mortality due to these conditions in Australia, examining trends over time, seasonal variation, international comparison and variation by age, sex, remoteness, Indigenous status, country of birth and socioeconomic disadvantage.
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-600-9
- Cat. no: ACM 30
- Pages: 52