Absorbent articles which provide superior protection against wet through
under impact or sustained pressure, and high convective air flow
therethrough for skin health and comfort benefits. In particular, an
absorbent article comprising an absorbent core and an absorbent barrier
structure, wherein the absorbent barrier structure has a hydrohead value
of at least about 10 mBars; a convective air permeability of at least
about 10 Darcy/mm; and a liquid impact transmission value of less than
about 20 g/m.sup.2.