France Severe Asthma Index
Rank
(out of 24 countries)
2
Index Score
(out of 100)
72.51
Deaths
(as a % of overall deaths)
8.6%
Smoking Rate
3.6%
Above average performance
Average performance
Below average performance
Overview
France has the highest score in the Policy Context category due to its comprehensive policies, strategies, and guidelines for severe asthma care. On the other hand, France displays an average Disease Burden score, with a relatively high estimated societal cost of severe asthma and DALYs attributable to asthma. France also reports one of the highest rates of adult tobacco use. France’s Environmental Factors score is limited by a relatively high level of particulate matter and low indoor air quality.
How does France perform in each category?
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France takeaways
Data from the Severe Asthma Index revealed the following key insights about severe asthma care in France
France has strong asthma policies and strategies as well as a high level of alignment with international guidelines
France has one of the highest rates of adult tobacco use
France has a relatively high level of particulate matter and low indoor air quality
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