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National Asthma Week is 1 to 7 September 2026. The NAC is continuing to promote the updated Australian Asthma Handbook guidelines.
Last updated 17/8/2026
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
In 2024, there were 478 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Last updated 1/10/2025
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
Updated asthma statistics, reinforcing the need for good asthma management and correct asthma medication device techniques.
Last updated 1/9/2025
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
Celebrating 35 years as the national authority on asthma knowledge, leading the improvement of asthma care and management in Australia.
Last updated 1/9/2025
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
In 2023, there were 474 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Last updated 1/10/2024
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
In 2022, there were 467 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Last updated 1/10/2023
Reports & statistics · Health professionals
In 2021, there were 351 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Last updated 1/10/2022
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In 2020, there were 417 asthma-related deaths in Australia.
Last updated 1/10/2021
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