The National Coroners Information System as an information tool for injury surveillance

This report assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the National Coroners Information System (NCIS), particularly in terms of its coverage and data integrity and in supporting injury prevention initiatives, primarily by comparing it to the ABS Deaths Data Collection. Specific injury topic areas are considered to aid this assessment, but the focus is on illustrating the functions of the NCIS rather than providing a comprehensive description of the topic area.