Publication catalogue list

Neural tube defects in Australia

This report describes the prevalence and trends of neural tube defects (NTD) in Australia during the past decade. An estimated prevalence of NTD among pregnancies is presented based on the information from states that collect near complete data on NTD. Characteristics and outcomes of the births and pregnancy characteristics of the mothers are presented for the period 1998-2005. The purpose of compiling this national report is to provide baseline prevalence of NTD, prior to the implementation of mandatory folic acid fortification of bread flour in September 2009. This report is produced by the AIHW National Perinatal Statistics unit and will be of interest to staff of state and territory birth defect registers and perinatal data collections, health professionals, health and welfare planners, policy makers, researchers, students and consumers.

Authored by Abeywardana S & Sullivan EA.

Published 5 November 2008; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 854 9; AIHW cat. no. PER 45; 86pp.; $24.00

Congenital anomalies in Australia 2002-2003

Birth anomalies series no. 3

Congenital anomalies in Australia 2002-2003 is the third report in a new revised series on congenital anomalies. This report provides national information on selected congenital anomalies from 2002-2003. Information on induced abortions with congenital anomalies is also presented for some jurisdictions. This report is produced by the AIHW National Perinatal Statistics unit and will be of interest to staff of state and territory birth defect registers and perinatal data collections, health professionals, health and welfare planners, policy makers, researchers, students and consumers.

Authored by Abeywardana S & Sullivan EA.

Published 14 May 2008; ISSN 1449-8405; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 770 2; AIHW cat. no. PER 41; 178pp.; $30.00

Australia's mothers and babies 2005

Perinatal statistics series no. 20

Australia's mothers and babies 2005 is the fifteenth report providing information on births in Australia from perinatal data collections for each state and territory. The report presents demographic, pregnancy and childbirth factors of women who gave birth in 2005 and the characteristics and outcomes of their babies. This edition includes a chapter on socioeconomic status of mothers. The report is produced by the AIHW National Perinatal Statistics Unit based at the University of New South Wales and can be used by researchers, academics, students, policy makers and health service planners, and those providing services in reproductive health.

Authored by Laws P, Abeywardana S, Walker J & Sullivan EA.

Published 23 November 2007; ISSN 1321-8336; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 736 8; AIHW cat. no. PER 40; 116pp.; $30.00

Congenital anomalies in Australia 1998-2001

Birth anomalies series no. 2

Congenital anomalies in Australia 1998-2001 is the second report in a new revised series on congenital anomalies. This report provides national information on selected congenital anomalies from 1998-2001. Information on induced abortions with congenital anomalies is also presented for some jurisdictions. This report is produced by the AIHW National Perinatal Statistics unit and will be of interest to staff of state and territory Birth Defect Registers and Perinatal data collections, health professionals, health and welfare planners, policy makers, researchers, students, and consumers.

Authored by Abeywardana S, Karim M, Grayson N & Sullivan EA.

Published 8 October 2007; ISSN 1449-8405; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 720 7; AIHW cat. no. PER 37; 156pp.; INTERNET ONLY