Proportion (%) with psychological distress and diagnosed mental health conditions in subjects with and without a diagnosis of asthma
| Asthma(n = 834) | No asthma(n = 6609) | |
|---|---|---|
| *p<0.01 for difference between the two groups. | ||
| Kessler 10 (NSW scoring) | ||
| Psychological distress* | 17.9 | 12.2 |
| Kessler 10 (U of NSW scoring)* | ||
| 30–50 (high risk) | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| 16–29 (medium risk) | 36.9 | 28.5 |
| 12–15 (low risk) | 59.5 | 68.9 |
| Mental health condition | ||
| Diagnosed in last 12 months* | 16.2 | 10.8 |
| Still have a diagnosed condition* | 12.7 | 7.6 |
| Currently receiving treatment* | 1.3 | 0.5 |