Selective under-representation of Pacifc peoples in population estimates for health indicator measurements in Aotearoa New Zealand misinforms policy making

BMC Health Services

22 Feb 2024

Sonder et al.

The Census of Populations and Dwellings’ is the fve yearly population count of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Best available populations (BAP) are subnational projections based on census data and demographic assumptions developed for healthcare planning and funding allocation but are also used as the denominator for health indicator monitoring. Pacifc people are systematically undercounted, but the impact on health statistics is not well studied.

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HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

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DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.