Child and youth health data and stats

This publication, based on the New Zealand Health Survey, explores the prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in New Zealand children aged 3–14 years.

This publication presents indicators for Māori child and youth health, examining issues in infancy, issues for ages 0–24 years, respiratory system conditions, communicable diseases, unintentional injuries, reproductive health and mental health

This report examines a range of conditions arising in the perinatal period, chronic conditions and disabilities, and the distribution of obesity and its determinants for Māori children and young people.

The National Childhood Immunisation Survey 2005 involved interviewing the caregivers of 1563 children aged two to three years old throughout the country from January to March 2005. The study looked at immunisation coverage of the primary series of vaccinations up to the age of two years. Caregiver responses were verified from written records.