Commissioning summary

Tackling health inequalities

  • Socioeconomic factors affect a person's ability to engage with asthma reviews or access to consistent care.

  • Black and South Asian populations face higher rates of asthma-related hospitalisation and mortality.

  • Children and older adults may receive less accurate diagnosis or tailored treatment.

  • There is geographical variation in access to diagnostics and specialist services.

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