Table 2 Storage of medication or items related to condition in schools, as reported by young people
Place medication storedYoung people with asthma (n = 38*)Young people with diabetes (n = 24†)
With young person229
Room in school84
away from
classroom
With teacher or80
welfare staff
In classroom010
School office01

  • *Five young people with asthma did not take medication to school.

  • †Two young people with diabetes did not take items relating to diabetes to school.