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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases information about the number of deaths from asthma in Australia annually. The time taken by the ABS to compile, analyse and release the information is at least 12 months. Latest release was March 2009 for the 2007 year.
Figures for 2008 are due to be available in early 2010. Data is available for the following years:
2007
In 2007, asthma caused the deaths of 385 Australians – 17 fewer than the previous year.
The median age at death was 79.4 years overall; or 71 years for males and 82.1 years for females.
While the statistics indicate that asthma management messages are getting across to younger adults and carers of children with asthma, they also reinforce the need for increased vigilance, particularly amongst older Australians.
 Media Release: Asthma Death Toll Drops 19.10 Kb
Charts Asthma deaths for 2007 19.21 Kb
Asthma deaths table 1997-2007 18.46 Kb
2006
The total number of deaths attributed to asthma in Australia in 2006 was 402.
The greatest increase in deaths occurred in the 70 plus age bracket, with 273 deaths recorded, compared with 191 in 2005.
This is an alarming trend that was identified by the National Asthma Council Australia in 2005 and one that it warns will only increase in line with our ageing population unless health professionals, carers and older people themselves take the threat seriously.
Media Release Asthma Deaths Spike 17.60 Kb
Asthma deaths table 1997-2006 13.44 Kb
2005
(ABS release March 2007)
In 2005, asthma killed 318 Australians - seven more than the number of deaths recorded in the previous year.
People aged 70 plus accounted for 191 of the deaths recorded, while those aged 40 to 60 years accounted for 95 deaths.
Death rates amongst younger groups remained relatively stable, indicating that the asthma management messages are hitting the mark with parents, teachers and carers.
In all, 210 females and 108 males died from asthma in 2005.
Media release - Older Aussies lead asthma death toll 19.74 Kb
Charts Asthma deaths for 2005 23.22 Kb
Asthma deaths table 1997-2005 15.39 Kb
2004
(ABS release December 2005)
Three hundred and eleven Australians died from asthma in 2004 - three less than the number of deaths recorded in 2003.
The new statistics, released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, continue the downward trend of the national asthma death toll, which peaked in 1989 with 964 deaths.
But, according to National Asthma Council Chairman, Assoc Prof John Wilson they should also be a major wake up call for the 2.2 million Australians who have asthma.
Asthma Death Toll Steadies 21.25 Kb
Asthma Mortality in Australia: 1960-2004 22.70 Kb
Asthma Deaths 2004 - Table 13.79 Kb
2003
(ABS release December 2004)
Australian Asthma Deaths Tumble by 21% - Fewer Australians are dying from asthma, with the number of deaths from the condition falling to 314 in 2003 from 397 in 2002.
Media Release 21 December 2004 70.36 Kb
Asthma Deaths Table 52.01 Kb
Asthma mortality 1960 - 2003 (5 to 34 year olds) and Asthma mortality 1960 - 2003 (all ages) 90.77 Kb
2002
(ABS release December 2003)
The annual asthma death toll in Australia has fallen to 397 in 2002, down from 422 in 2001, with the trend being towards older people dying from asthma, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Media Release December 4 2003 12.63 Kb
Asthma Deaths Table 11.89 Kb
Asthma mortality 1960 - 2002 (5 to 34 year olds) 10.44 Kb
Asthma mortality 1960 - 2002 (all ages) 11.92 Kb
2001
(ABS release December 2002)
Statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the annual asthma death toll has fallen from 454 in 2000 to 422 in 2001, the lowest number recorded in five years.
Media Release December 10 2002 12.63 Kb
Content Updated 8 April, 2009
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