§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of children who suffered from asthma also suffered from eczema in 2003. [152559]
§ Dr. LadymanUsing latest data available (1996) the percentage of children who have suffered from asthma was 19 per cent., and those who have suffered from eczema was 23 per cent. The percentage of children who have suffered from both asthma and eczema was seven per cent., This means that 37 per cent., of those with asthma have also suffered from eczema.