Table 1
Global Ranking of Disability-adjusted Life Years in Children Due to Asthma Compared to Other Conditions.
| Age Group | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2010 | |
| 1–4 years | 18 | 18 |
| 5–9 years | 6 | 8 |
| 10–14 years | 6 | 3 |
| 15–19 years | 16 | 12 |
Table 2
Barriers to Reducing the Burden of Asthma.
| Ecoominc Poverty, inadequate resources, poor education, illiteracy, lack of sanitation and poor infrastructure. |
| Health Care System Low public health priority, poor health-care infrastructure, difficulty implementing guidelines developed in wealthier countries, limited availability of and access to medication, lack of patient education and resources. |
| Cultural Multiplicity of languages, religious and cultural beliefs, concerns about medications. |
| Environmental Tobacco, pollution, occupational exposures. |