title: Seasonal variation and time trends of deaths from asthma in England and Wales 1960-82.
abstract: Monthly trends in deaths attributed to asthma in the 5-34 year age group were examined for England and Wales over the period 1960-82. Deaths were most frequent in the third quarter (July to September) and peaked in August. Analysis of the 1970-82 period showed that this variation was present in the three constituent age groups 5-14, 15-24, and 25-34 but was most pronounced in the 5-14 year olds.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001249:Asthma / Q000401:mortality*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D012621:Seasons; D014852:Wales