Linkage by data source for adult decedents in New South Wales in 2007 (n=45 760)
| Data source | Number of deaths | Per cent of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Bureau of Statistics (mortality) | 43 540 | 95 |
| Admitted Patient Data Collection 2006–2007 | 38 818 | 85 |
| Emergency Department Data Collection 2006–2007 | 35 554 | 78 |
| Central Cancer Registry 1994–2007 | 17 315 | 38 |
| Not linked to any of the above | 210 | 0.5 |