Asthma in Australia 2005 

Figure 2.2
Prevalence of current asthma, by age group and sex, children aged 0 to 18 years, Australia, 2001

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2001.

Data table

Age group (years) Boys 95% CI Girls 95% CI
0 to 1 4.0 2.4–5.6 2.6 1.3–3.9
2 to 4 11.9 9.6–14.2 11.1 8.8–13.4
5 to 11 19.3 17.0–21.6 13.1 11.1–15.1
12 to 18 16.1 13.8–18.4 15.4 13.0–17.8

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