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WHY MONITOR ASTHMA? |
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Asthma is a common disease in Australia and it places substantial burden on individuals, families and the community. For children, asthma is a major cause of school absenteeism, emergency department visits and hospital. In teenagers and adults, asthma also causes absenteeism and increased use of hospital services. In Australia, there have been many initiatives introduced to improve the management of asthma over the last 10 years. During this time, we know there has been a significant reduction in the number of asthma-related deaths. However, we know very little about which initiatives are successful, who benefits most, if certain groups are not reached by these initiatives. Thus, the introduction of a strategic monitoring system for asthma in this country would facilitate:
How will asthma be monitored?The Commonwealth Government has funded the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), in consultation with the National Asthma Council Australia, to establish and manage an Australian Monitoring System for Asthma. The system includes:
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