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2015 Notifiable disease report at a glance

Summary

This commentary highlights findings from the Notifiable diseases in New Zealand Annual report (2015) that are noteworthy because of changes in comparison to previous years or their importance in terms of morbidity or mortality. Changes in disease notification rates are discussed with reference to changes in surveillance and diagnostic practices. Explanations for the observed changes, the policy context in which the changes are taking place and possible implications for the future are also discussed.

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