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HealthStats NSW

Have you heard about HealthStats NSW?

HealthStats NSW is an interactive, public website bringing together data from many sources to produce ready-to-use statistics, flexible analysis tools and custom reports about the health of the state's population.

Users can view and download data and select indicators to produce tailored reports. Data available on HealthStats NSW provides valuable insights into a wide range of health determinants and outcomes.

Useful websites and research resources

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare new report releases
The AIHW aims to provide authoritative and accessible information and statistics to inform better policy and service delivery decisions leading to better health and wellbeing for Australians.

Statistics Resources

Applied Medical Statistics
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781119716709
Publication Date: 2022-04-12
An exploration of foundational concepts in statistics and probability for medical students and researchers. A coherent, and accessible introduction to basic statistical concepts, ideal for medical students and medical research practitioners. Discussions of advanced analysis topics, including multiple linear regression and correlation, logistic regression, and survival analysis.
JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods by Edward H. Livingston; Roger J. Lewis
Call Number: WA 950/53
ISBN: 9781260455328
Publication Date: 2019-11-29
Written in the language and style appropriate for clinicians and researchers, this new JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods provides explanations and expert discussion of the statistical analytic approaches and methods used in the medical research reported in articles appearing in JAMA and the JAMA Network journals.
Statistics: Unlocking the power of data (2nd edn.)
Call Number: WA 950/55
ISBN: 9781119570837
Publication Date: 2019
Designed for use in an introductory statistics course. Focusses on data analysis aims to enable students to effectively collect data, analyze data, and interpret conclusions drawn from data.