TABLE 2

Six programme goals, indicators and main outcomes at 5 years

1) Prevent allergy
Indicator: asthma, rhinitis and atopic eczema prevalence reduced by 20%
Outcome: no information yet
2) Improve tolerance
Indicator: food allergy diets reduced by 50%
Outcome: allergy diets in day-care settings −40%
3) Improve allergy diagnostics
Indicator: skin prick testing practised in certified testing centres
Outcome: 30 hospitals and other centres educated, audited and certified
4) Reduce work-related allergies
Indicator: occupational allergies reduced by 50%
Outcome: occupational allergies reduced by 40%
5) Focus on severe allergies and treat in time
Indicator: effective allergy practice; asthma emergency visits reduced by 40%
Outcome: emergency visits −46%; asthma hospital days −67%
6) Reduce allergy and asthma costs
Indicator: allergy costs reduced by 20%
Outcome: total costs in the 2000s −15%; in 2007–2013 −5%