A new report from the AIHW highlights the issue of asthma in older Australians.Over 92% of the 402 asthma deaths in 2006 were among people aged 45 years and over, with many being associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or bronchiectasis and acute respiratory infections. This report highlights key national data relating to asthma in older Australians The report is available from the following link: http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10727