Asthma Attacks Technical Notes
Asthma Attacks
Data Source: Adult Asthma Call-back Survey (ACBS), 2014 and Child Asthma Call-back Survey (ACBS), 2012–2014
Data Tables:
Percentage of adults with current asthma who reported an asthma attack(s) or episode(s) in the past 12 months by state/territory
Percentage of children with current asthma who reported an asthma attack(s) or episode(s) in the past 12 months by state/territory
Definitions
Adults – Non-institutionalized civilians aged 18 years and older
Children – Non-institutionalized civilians aged 17 years and younger
Asthma Attack/Episode – Asthma attacks, sometimes called episodes, refer to periods of worsening asthma symptoms that limit activity more than usual or require medical care.
The table below presents ACBS items and attributes for measurement in calculating estimates.
| NACP Grantee Profile table | Survey Question | Variable name | Numerator | Denominator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of adults with an asthma episode or attack in the past 12 months | 3.2 During the past 12 months, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack? | EPIS_12M | 1 | 1, 2, 6 |
| Percentage of children with an asthma episode or attack in the past 12 months | 3.2 During the past 12 months, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack? | EPIS_12M | 1 | 1, 2, 6 |
