1. performed an identical study to that done by Milne in 1969,13 and from these findings concluded an increase in asthma prevalence from 7-1% to 13-5% in this population. The racial and cultural structure of the group had however changed considerably over this time period, with a significant influx of immigrant Pacific Islanders to the area. This, along with the simplicity of the questionnaire involving just one question of 'Has this child suffered from asthma?' throws doubt on the validity of this conclusion;He
2. Mortality from asthma: a new epidemic in New Zealand;Jackson, R.T.; Beaglehole, R.; Rea, H.H.; Sutherland, D.C.;BrMedJ,1982
3. International trends in asthma mortality: 1970 to 1985;Jackson, R.T.; Sears, M.D.; Beaglehole, R.; Rea, H.H.;Chest,1988
4. Death from asthma in Auckland: circumstances and validation of causes;Sutherland, D.C.; Beaglehole, R.; Fenwick, J.; Jackson, R.T.; Mullins, P.; Rea, H.H.;NZ Med J,1984
5. Asthma mortality in New Zealand: a two year national study;Sears, M.R.; Rea, H.H.; Beaglehole, R.;NZ Med J,1985