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In 2018, there were 7,182 asthma-related hospitalisations (including wheeze) among children aged 0–14 years in New Zealand. 12 May 2020

The number of asthma hospitalisations increased between 2006–2018.   You can read our latest factsheet here, or visit the indoor environment section of our website to find more information.
In 2016, 42 children aged less than a year old died from SUDI. 11 May 2020

The prevalence of SUDI deaths has declined year-on-year between 2000 and 2016. However, SUDI accounts for roughly 18% of all infant deaths in this period.
Melanoma registrations and mortality 11 May 2020

In 2016, 362 people died from melanoma in New Zealand whilst in 2017 a further 2,550 new cases of melanoma were registered.
Ministry of Health Coronavirus Statistical Advisory Group 8 May 2020

Barry Borman, Deborah Read and Steve Haslett are members of the 'Ministry of Health Coronavirus Statistical Advisory Group'.
Socioeconomic deprivation profile update 8 May 2020

We have updated the Socioeconomic deprivation profile section on our webpage.     This section provides information on socioeconomic deprivation, using the New Zealand Index of Deprivation (NZDep).