The Asthma Divide - inequalities in asthma care for people with asthma in England
This report reveals shocking disparities in asthma control, arising from inadequate service provision in certain areas of England.
It reveals that people in north-west England are 65% more likely to need emergency hospital treatment for asthma than those in the east of England. The worst performing Primary Care Trust (PCT) is Heart of Birmingham Teaching, which has an admission rate of 114% above average. The best performing PCT is Uttlesford, which has an admission rate of 64% below average.
The State of Play – asthma emergency care in Northern Ireland is also available to order.
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