This could have an effect on the trends over time and should be briefly mentioned in the paper as a possible source of error. This was done consciously, as the estimates and projections are updated after each Census taking into account new available data. If we had used 1991 Census high series population projections as the denominators, the divergent pattern of incidence remains. The basic finding of differences between NSW and NT remains unchallenged. Graft failure results in the need to recommence dialysis or death.
Death means the cessation of dialysis or cessation of provision of immunosuppressive drugs.
The final reviewer has informed us that he is currently unable to provide us with written comments so we have decided to proceed with the available information. The manuscript was discussed at our June 3 editorial committee meeting. We think this is an interesting paper which, pending satisfactory revision, should be worthy of publication. You should do this and briefly describe their data sources etc. The abstract is not in the structured style which is acceptable to the Journal.