Childhood Asthma Cost in Australia

Cost Breakdown

Treatment Costs

Annual medication and treatment(Under-utilized due to cost)

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Costs are averages and may vary based on individual circumstances.

Risk Statistics

Current Cases in Australia

386k

Key Statistics

Prevalence: 8% of children aged 0-14
Under Using Treatment: 1 in 3 parents report under-using treatments due to cost
Smoking Household Risk: Greater prevalence in households with smokers

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Statistics represent Australian population averages.

Financial Impact

1 in 3 parents reported under-using asthma treatments in children due to cost. The prevalence is greater among children living in households with smokers.

Recovery Period

Often chronic, may improve with age

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Childhood Cancer

Lifetime cost: $1.1M

Important Information

Cost estimates are from Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2 research and represent averages. Your actual costs may vary.

Insurance coverage recommendations are general in nature. This is general advice only and does not take into account your individual circumstances. Speak with a licensed adviser to determine appropriate coverage for your situation.

AR: 1244847 | AFSL: 246623