While every endeavour has been made to use accurate data in this report, there are
currently variations in the way data are collected from DHB and other agencies that may
result in errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the information in this report. The NZCYES
does not accept liability for any inaccuracies arising from the use of these data in the
production of these reports, or for any losses arising as a consequence thereof.

In this report the New Zealand Child and Youth Epidemiology Service (NZCYES) provides
data and information to contribute to the effective planning and funding of services to
improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of New Zealand children in their
earliest years. The indicators of child health and wellbeing reported in this report begin in
the prenatal period and extend to around five years of age. Indicators to be reported in 2018
and 2019 will extend further along the life course, to around age 14 years and age 24 years …