AsthmaMonitoring.org
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Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM)
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Further Information
In 1999 asthma was declared a National Health Priority Area in recognition of the significant health, social, economic and emotional burden that asthma places on the Australian community. The Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM) was established, in February 2002, as one of the activities associated with this priority area. It is a collaborating unit of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) based at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (formerly known as the Institute of Respiratory Medicine), Sydney.
ACAM aims to assist in reducing the burden of asthma in Australia by developing, collating and interpreting data relevant to asthma prevention, management and health policy.
To monitor and report on disease levels, burden, and trends associated with asthma in the general population and specific population groups;
