Cancer
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Cancer patient survival 1994 to 2011
The report shows a broad overview of cancer survival in New Zealand, and provides information for 24 cancers. Summary The cancer registration data analysed in this report is from the years 1994 to 2011, with follow-up (mortality) information to 31 December 2013. Survival is presented by age, sex, ethnic group, extent of disease and deprivation...
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BreastScreen Australia data dictionary
This dictionary is intended to be the authoritative source of data definitions used by BreastScreen Australia to meet the need for national consistency in data collected for program monitoring and evaluation, and for accreditation of BreastScreen Australia services.
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‘Staying alive’: transport to treatment for people living with a chronic disease
Non-emergency health transport makes a significant difference to the lives of people living with cancer or undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease in NSW. For many of these people it is a lifeline, reducing the burden of travel and improving access to healthcare services.
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Australian burden of disease study: fatal burden of disease 2010
This is the first report in the Australian Burden of Disease Study series. It provides estimates of fatal burden for 2010 showing the contribution of each disease group by age and sex. The three leading disease groups were Cancer (35%), Cardiovascular diseases (23%) and Injuries (13%), and these contributed more than 70% of total fatal...
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Cancer in Australia: an overview 2014
Presents the latest available information on national population screening programs, cancer incidence, hospitalisations, survival, prevalence and mortality. Summary Cancer in Australia: an overview 2014 was prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare with support from state and territory members of the Australasian Association of Cancer Registries. It provides comprehensive national information and statistics...