The National Perinatal Mortality Data Collection (NPMDC) is a national collection of all stillbirths and neonatal deaths occurring in the state or territory of at least 20 weeks gestation or 400 grams birthweight. Stillbirths include Fetus Papyraceous and Fetus Compressus if they meet the definition of the National Perinatal Data Collection. 

Collection details

Temporal coverage

from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016

Geographical coverage

National and state

Data availability

  • Publications
  • Summary tables published in electronic form
  • Restricted unit record access subject to Ethics Committee approval and/or the agreement of all relevant data custodians in all states and territories (charges may apply)
  • Restrictions and limitations govern the availability or use of data in this holding.

Data scope

All stillbirths and neonatal deaths occurring in the state or territory of at least 20 weeks gestation or 400 grams birthweight. Stillbirths include Fetus Papyraceous and Fetus Compressus if they meet the definition of the National Perinatal Data Collection.

Methodology

Admin data

Metadata information and data quality statement (DQS)

National Perinatal Mortality Data Collection, 2013–2014 DQS

External links and information

Perinatal deaths in Australia 1993–2012

Perinatal deaths in Australia 2013-2014

Contact

[email protected]