Netherlands Severe Asthma Index

The Netherlands reports an average score in the Policy Context category, in part due to the existence of a national asthma strategy and severe asthma guidelines. However, limited alignment of national guidelines with international best practices and tobacco control laws lowers the Netherlands’ score. In terms of Access and Care Coverage, the Netherlands scores second compared to all other countries. This is due to excellent access to treatment (including biologics), diagnostics, and telemedicine – though the Netherlands could improve access to specialist care and digital therapeutics. Notably, the Netherlands ranks among the lowest in terms of Disease Burden score. This is attributable to a high estimated societal cost of severe asthma and DALYs attributable to asthma, as well as adult tobacco use and obesity rates slightly higher than the average.