WORLD ASTHMA DAY,4 MAY 2004

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That this House recognises the seriousness of asthma in the United Kingdom and the impact this chronic illness has on people from all walks of life; congratulates the National Asthma Campaign involvement in World Asthma Day, 4th May 2004, which aims to draw attention to the debilitating affects of asthma; asks the public, healthcare professionals and the Government to take this issue seriously; therefore welcomes the statement by the Secretary of State for Health that chronic illnesses have a huge impact on people's quality of life and the commitment he made to ensure that those who suffer from diseases such as asthma receive the support they need; and looks forward to the introduction of comprehensive models of chronic disease management such as the Kaiser Permanente model in the USA.