Reproductive and sexual health in New South Wales and Australia: differentials, trends and assessment of data sources

The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive review of the reproductive and sexual health in New South Wales (NSW) and in Australia in 2011. Reproductive and sexual health is a broad state of physical, mental and social wellbeing encompassing reproduction and the health of the reproductive tract, and incorporating several overlapping social and policy areas. Indicators relevant to the assessment and monitoring of reproductive and sexual health include:
fertility; infertility; perinatal, infant and maternal mortality; contraception; induced abortion; sexually transmissible infections (STIs); and cancers of the reproductive tract and cervical screening. Analysis of available reproductive and sexual health data assists in the identification of research areas, policy review, health care and health promotion services and education required to address unmet needs.

Citation: Newman P, Morrell S, Black M, Munot S, Estoesta J, Brassil A. Reproductive and sexual health in New South Wales and Australia: differentials, trends and assessment of data sources. Sydney: Family Planning NSW, 2011.