Asthma in Australia 2008 
Figure 6.15
Use of long-acting beta-agonists among children, by age group, number of prescriptions and year, 2003–2006
Note: Includes all those using long-acting beta-agonists alone and in combined formulation with inhaled corticosteroids.
Sources: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; Australian Bureau of Statistics. .
Data table
Year |
13+ |
7–12 |
4–6 |
2–3 |
1 |
|
| 0 to 4 years | 2003 | 0.004 | 0.050 | 0.153 | 0.354 | 0.643 |
| 2004 | 0.004 | 0.056 | 0.177 | 0.402 | 0.753 | |
| 2005 | 0.004 | 0.062 | 0.186 | 0.454 | 0.875 | |
| 2006 | 0.003 | 0.059 | 0.166 | 0.378 | 0.726 | |
| 5 to 14 years | 2003 | 0.021 | 0.221 | 0.463 | 0.833 | 1.391 |
| 2004 | 0.019 | 0.206 | 0.467 | 0.896 | 1.487 | |
| 2005 | 0.016 | 0.189 | 0.473 | 0.991 | 1.772 | |
| 2006 | 0.013 | 0.174 | 0.448 | 0.900 | 1.547 |
Note: To export data table into Excel, 'Right click' on table and select 'Export to Microsoft Excel'
<<Return to Table of Contents>>
© Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2008
This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced without prior written permission from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be directed to the Head, Media and Publishing, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, GPO Box 570, Canberra ACT 2601.