Asthma mortality 2016 | National Asthma Council Australia

In 2016, there were 455 asthma-related deaths in Australia.

This report represents Australian Bureau of Statistics asthma mortality data in 2016 commissioned by the National Asthma Council. For the latest data please view the Asthma mortality 2024 report.

Last reviewed 1 Oct 2017

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