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Global Asthma Network Targets

1. Global Asthma Network Targets Dr.Izzeldin Fadl Adam, PhD; MPH; BPH Consultant of Epidemiology and Public Health Support and Development Unit General Directorate for Health Programs and NCDs

2. Around 6% primary healthcare visitors reported asthma Management of asthma in primary care constitutes a major challenge among physicians. Akker et al demonstrated a misdiagnosis of asthma around 84% of the population confirmed by spirometry Asthma in Primary health Care

3. Decrease severe asthma by 50% by 2025 Increase the access to quality-assured essential asthma medicines Global Asthma Network Targets

4. To estimate the prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema and the related risk factors; and To provide bassline information for planning and implementation of relevant preventive and curative interventions. The objectives of NASAP 2020

5. Target Population 3 2 1 Pre 6 7 2 1 3 2 1 13 14

6. Solving Equation Margin of error Confidence level Prevalence 1.5 95% 50% 742,118 4244 683,317 4242 10% 9335 4666 4669

7. Dependent Sample for Parents 9335 9335 18,670

8. Sampling approach Multi-stage stratified random sampling approached was applied: Regions; Schools (governmental vs. private; boys vs. girls); and Students (age and grade).

9. A total of 3,817 schoolchildren aged 6-7 yrs with 81.7% response rate. 4,138 schoolchildren aged13-14 yrs with 88.6% response rate. 7,955 adult participants with 85.2 % response rate National Survey of Allergies in Schoolchildren and Their Parents (NASAP)

10. More researches are needed to identify interventions specific for asthma. Patient advocacy and awareness Monitoring morbidity and mortality Enabling access to affordable, good quality healthcare and medicines Looking ahead Asthma

11. Towards a world with no body left with asthma Thank you..!