Comparison of BTA (1979) and SCIAD (1994–6) asthma deaths including subgroup of SCIAD cases in same age range as BTA study
| 1979 BTA (n = 90) | 1994–6 SCIAD (n = 65) | 1994–6 SCIAD (n = 95) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group studied | 15–64 | 15–64 | All ages |
| Discharged from hospital within one month of death | 5 (6%) | 1 (2%) | 3 (3%) |
| Not on inhaled corticosteroids | 28 (31%) | 7 (12%)6-150 | 12 (13%) |
| Routine therapy unsatisfactory | 55 (61%) | 18 (28%) | 23 (24%) |
| Delays during final attack | 58 (64%) | 16 (25%) | 19 (20%) |
| Poor compliance | 22 (25%) | 11 (17%) | 17 (18%) |
↵6-150 Seven of 60 for whom definite information on inhaled corticosteroid use was available.