Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis in Africa

Abstract

Prevalence surveys are needed in each African country to assess with greater accuracy the magnitude of the asthma and chronic bronchitis problem. These surveys are the first step in a specific program, which currently has second priority in African health action programs after ARI and tuberculosis programs.

Asthma and chronic bronchitis exist in Africa, but their exact prevalence is not known, nor can comparisons be made among countries, because of differences in the methods used in the surveys carried out to date.