Asthma prevalence trends 2001 to 2022 (AIHW)
According to AIHW, the prevalence of asthma has remained relatively stable (after adjusting for age structures over time) since 2001, at 12% in 2001 and 11% in 2022.(ref 1)
Previously, AIHW stated that the age-standardised asthma prevalence (based on National health Survey) is increasing (up to 2017-2018). (ref 2, 20 Jul 2022, not available online anymore)
Categories:
Prevalence
Entry Date:
7/02/2025
Source 1 Name:
AIHW. Asthma [Internet]. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2024 [cited 2025 Feb. 7]
Source 1 URL:
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-respiratory-conditions/asthma
Source 2 Name:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022) Chronic respiratory conditions [Internet]. Accessed 20 Jul 2022. AIHW, Australian Government.
Source 2 URL:
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/chronic-respiratory-conditions