Methods
These pages explain how BNR statistics are produced, what the main indicators mean, and how the figures should be interpreted.
This section is public-facing. It should be technically thorough, but written in plain language.
About BNR methods
Purpose: introduce the methods section, explain how BNR methods are documented, and describe how changes are recorded over time.
Suggested future pages:
about/purpose-of-methods.qmdabout/how-bnr-produces-statistics.qmdabout/how-methods-are-updated.qmdabout/version-history.qmd
Surveillance areas and indicators
Purpose: document the main surveillance domains and the indicators used for public reporting.
Suggested future pages:
indicators/cardiovascular-disease.qmdindicators/hypertension.qmdindicators/diabetes.qmdindicators/cancer.qmdindicators/mortality.qmdindicators/primary-care-monitoring.qmd
Data sources, definitions, and coverage
Purpose: explain where BNR data come from, what records are included, and how core definitions are applied.
Suggested future pages:
data-sources/overview.qmddata-sources/case-definitions.qmddata-sources/inclusion-exclusion-rules.qmddata-sources/population-denominators.qmddata-sources/age-groups-and-standardisation.qmddata-sources/linkage-and-record-matching.qmd
Responsible data use and confidentiality
Purpose: describe how BNR protects confidentiality, applies disclosure control, and handles requests for data access.
Suggested future pages:
responsible-data-use/confidentiality.qmdresponsible-data-use/what-data-can-be-shared.qmdresponsible-data-use/requesting-bnr-data.qmdresponsible-data-use/disclosure-control.qmdresponsible-data-use/data-sharing-decisions.qmd
Interpreting BNR outputs
Purpose: help users understand what BNR statistics can and cannot show.
Suggested future pages:
interpretation/rates-and-trends.qmdinterpretation/data-quality-and-completeness.qmdinterpretation/known-limitations.qmdinterpretation/using-bnr-data-responsibly.qmd