Sex-based disparities in asthma prevalence in Sierra Leone

The study points out the burden of asthma in Sierra Leone and the sex-based disparities in prevalence. The disproportionate burden among females underscores the need for interventions to address biological, behavioural, and environmental factors contributing to these inequalities. Policymakers should prioritize sex-disaggregated surveillance and implement sex-sensitive strategies to reduce asthma prevalence. Future research should investigate the underlying causes of sex-based disparities, including the role of environmental exposures and healthcare access, to inform more effective and equitable asthma control measures in Sierra Leone.