§ 20. Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people are suffering from asthma; what action his Department is taking to combat asthma; and if he will make a statement. [122881]
§ Yvette CooperThe estimated prevalence is 4–6 per cent. in children and 4 per cent. in adults; approximately 2–3 million people in the United Kingdom.
228WWe are supporting a range of initiatives to combat the effects of asthma. Collaboration with the National Asthma Campaign, active involvement of the Chronic Disease Management Programme and over £3.5 million of Government-funded research reflect this.