Spatial and Temporal Patterns in Childhood and Adolescent Asthma Hospitalisations in Queensland, Australia: A 20-Year Ecological Study Across Climate Zones.

Childhood and adolescent asthma hospitalisations in Queensland exhibit significant spatiotemporal variation, with burden shifting from younger to older children, and climate-specific risks, although observed reductions in the youngest age group may partly reflect diagnostic and hospital admission practice changes. Higher asthma risks in arid and tropical savanna regions underscore the need for geographically tailored services and planning. These findings suggest that targeted public health strategies might help reduce asthma burden in vulnerable communities.