The following papers have been through a formal peer review process on behalf of the Commission:

• Summary of findings and recommendations
• Background Literature Review
• Methodology
• Analysis
• Causes of Bradford Infant Mortality

The evidence given to the commission is included as presented.

Health Warning

Statistics used out of context can be misleading and carry the capacity to be harmful. Data need to be interpreted with an understanding of normal variation and a comprehensive knowledge of the subject of enquiry. The small numbers (of deaths) used in the data analysis increases the need to interpret with caution. For professional guidance on use of these data please follow the enquiry link.

The BDIMC cannot accept responsibility for misuse of data available from this website.

Summary of Findings & Recommendations

Summary of Findings and Recommendations Description: Contains 10 priorities for action and summarises the conclusions of the Commissions work.  Authors: Elaine Appelbee, Dr Ann Hobbiss and Dr Liz Kernohan on behalf of the Commission

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The Report Chapters
 

Title	Author	Description	Attachment
Introduction	Julia O'Hara	Introducing the BDIMC.	Attachment
Trends and variations in birth and infant mortality in England and Wales	Professor Alison Macfarlane	Historical and current context of national trends in infant mortality.	Attachment
Background Literature Review	Dr Ann Hobbiss	Collection of background information to inform the BDIMC.	Attachment
Methodology and data issues	Helen Brown and the Bradford Health Informatics Service team	Methods used to create a linked data source of births and infant deaths along with associated data issues.	Attachment
Analysis	Helen Brown and the Bradford Health Informatics Service team	The findings from the analyses completed on behalf of the BDIMC by the Bradford Health Informatics Service Team.	Full Analysis Report Executive Summary  Analysis Critique (Due Jan 06)
Service Provision in the Bradford District	Julia O'Hara	Overview of service provision in the Bradford District taken from evidence presented to the Commission.	Attachment
Causes of Bradford Infant Mortality	Dr Sam Oddie	Research report undertaken on behalf of the BDIMC.	Attachment
Technical Recommendations	The Commission	Detailed list of specialist recommendations made by the BDIMC.	Attachment