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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease affecting millions globally, with significant underdiagnosis and management challenges.
  • Denmark faces a high burden of asthma, with over 400,000 individuals annually prescribed medication, highlighting the need for improved monitoring.
  • Existing data limitations necessitated the creation of a comprehensive national registry for asthma patients.

Approach:

  • The Danish National Database for Asthma (DNDA) was established in 2015, linking three national health registries: the National Patient Register, the National Health Insurance Services Register, and the National Prescription Registry.
  • Inclusion criteria involve a confirmed asthma diagnosis or a second prescription for asthma medication within two years, focusing on individuals aged 6-44 years.
  • Data collection includes spirometry, diagnostic tools (e.g., allergy testing), smoking status, anthropometric measurements, and hospital admission records.

Key Points:

  • The DNDA identified 366,471 prevalent asthma cases in a preliminary 2014 search, aligning with estimated prevalence rates.
  • Key quality indicators monitored include annual asthma control visits and the types of pharmacological therapies prescribed.
  • The database excludes patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but includes smokers, providing a broad view of the asthma population.

Conclusions:

  • The Danish National Database for Asthma (DNDA) provides a robust platform for monitoring asthma occurrence, diagnostic accuracy, and treatment quality in Denmark.
  • Established in 2016, the DNDA enables comprehensive analysis of asthma epidemiology and management strategies.
  • This initiative aims to enhance the quality of care for asthma patients across Denmark through data-driven insights.