Bibliography: leaves 363-416. / v, 416 leaves ; / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / A longitudinal observational study of hospital asthma patients, recruited from two different settings, has been conducted. The results show that failing to look at the patient in the context of their whole life and considering the socio-economic, psychological and attitudes and beliefs of patients, the current reductions in reductions in asthma morbidity and mortality may not continue. / Thesis (M.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Medicine, 1999