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Asthma mortality in Mauritius: 1982-1991

N Fakim1, A H Subratty, M Manraj

  • 1SSR Center for Medical Studies and Research, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius.

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology : Official Publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
|December 16, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Asthma mortality rates in Mauritius decreased significantly between 1982 and 1991, particularly in young children. Despite this trend, the overall prevalence of bronchial asthma is perceived to be rising.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Bronchial asthma presents a growing public health challenge in Mauritius.
  • Increasing prevalence of asthma necessitates understanding mortality patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in asthma mortality over a decade in Mauritius.
  • To assess the magnitude of asthma-related deaths.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of all death certificates issued in Mauritius from 1982 to 1991.
  • Selection of cases specifically attributed to asthma.

Main Results:

  • Global asthma mortality decreased from 20/100,000 in 1982 to 12/100,000 in 1991.
  • Significant reductions observed in asthma death rates for age groups 0-4 and 5-34 years.

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  • No significant ethnic disparities in asthma mortality rates were identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Asthma death rates in Mauritius, while potentially high, demonstrate a decreasing trend.
    • Despite declining mortality, the perceived prevalence of asthma in Mauritius continues to increase.
    • Further research into the rising prevalence alongside decreasing mortality is warranted.