October 11, 2025BMC Pulmonary MedicineOpen Access

Sex-based disparities in asthma prevalence in Sierra Leone

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Asthma prevalence among females in Sierra Leone is higher than in males, with rates reaching 3,104.7 per 100,000 in 2019.
Age-standardized asthma prevalence fluctuated from 2,807.2 per 100,000 in 2000 to 2,768.1 per 100,000 in 2019, indicating trends over the years.
Utilizing data from the World Health Organization, this analysis examines trends using sex-disaggregated data to quantify disparities.
These findings underscore the urgent need for sex-sensitive strategies and policies to manage asthma disparities effectively.

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Analysis finds significant disparities in asthma prevalence by sex in Sierra Leone, suggesting urgent health interventions.

Augustus Osborne (2025) studied this question.

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