This document provides a high-level overview of respiratory conditions in terms of prevalence and incidence, health outcomes and health utilisation and cost. Its purpose is to help the NHC prioritise which condition should be subject to further work in order to improve health outcomes and cost effectiveness for the health and disability sector.
Purpose
This document is intended to provide the Committee with a broad overview of respiratory disease to prioritise further work in this area in order to improve health outcomes and efficiency.