ABOUT ACAM

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In 1999 asthma was declared a National Health Priority Area in recognition of the significant health, social, economic and emotional burden that asthma places on the Australian community. The Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM) was established, in February 2002, as one of the activities associated with this priority area. It is a collaborating unit of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) based at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (formerly known as the Institute of Respiratory Medicine), Sydney.

ACAM aims to assist in reducing the burden of asthma in Australia by developing, collating and interpreting data relevant to asthma prevention, management and health policy.

The specific objectives of ACAM are:

To develop a systematic approach to surveillance of asthma across Australia;

To monitor and report on disease levels, burden, and trends associated with asthma in the general population and specific population groups;

To examine social, geographical and environmental differentials that may influence the development and burden associated with asthma;

To identify potential for improved prevention and management strategies;

To track the impact of health policy, and prevention and management strategies;

To develop and manage special projects and collaborations for the integration and enhancement of asthma related information.


The Centre has a part-time Director together with two full time and four part time staff, who collectively contribute expertise in asthma, public health, epidemiology and biostatistics.

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