Incidence rate of asthma death by age and sex
| Person years | Asthma deaths | Incidence per 100 000 person years (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| 10–49 | 239 606 | 8 | 3.3 (1.7 to 6.6) |
| 50–79 | 105 824 | 35 | 33.1 (23.8 to 46.0) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 170 364 | 20 | 11.7 (7.6 to 18.1) |
| Female | 175 066 | 23 | 13.1 (8.8 to 19.7) |
| Total | 375 430 | 43 | 12.5 (9.2 to 16.8) |