Asthma mortality 2019 | National Asthma Council Australia

In 2019, asthma caused the deaths of 421 Australians.

This report represents Australian Bureau of Statistics asthma mortality data in 2019 commissioned by the National Asthma Council. For the latest data please view the Asthma morality 2024 report.

Last reviewed 1 Oct 2020

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