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Statistical commentaries should give the user a brief understanding of the main data points from the statistics publication.

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  • brief and concise
  • separated into a few key sections
  • a summary of key findings - not duplicating the main publication

How to structure a statistical commentary publication

Statistical commentaries should be separated into these main sections:

SectionContents
New to this update
  • 100 word summary of what has been modified in the
commentary
  • statistics publication
  • links to data included further down the page (if needed)

Main findings
  • overview of the most pertinent data that has come from the
statistical commentary
  • statistics publication
  • this should be 6 to 7 bullet points in length


Summary
  • this is where you should go into the
body
  • detail of the statistical commentary
  • illustrated with Figures and charts
  • sub-headings can be used to divide up this summary for ease of reading

Background information
  • provide context to the statistics publication - why it was commissioned, who was involved, and information on the main issues that the publication addresses
  • relevant links to the full statistical publication or partner sites

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Examples of a statistical commentary

Please see this these best practice exampleexamples:

Suicide Prevention Profile - Statistical Commentary (November 2018)

Liver Disease Profiles - Short Statistical Commentary (October 2018)Image Removed