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      "attribution": "OECD (2026), Avoidable mortality, OECD Data Explorer, https://data-explorer.oecd.org/ (accessed on 10 October 2026). Figures selected and transformed by NZ in Numbers. Anyone reusing these figures must keep this OECD citation.",
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      "evidence": "OECD announced in July 2024 that its data and publications are freely available under CC BY 4.0. The OECD terms page (oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html) blocks automated access \u2014 confirm in a browser and set status to confirmed.",
      "exclusions": "Some OECD datasets include third-party material with its own terms; check the OECD terms page before monetising.",
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      "status": "reported",
      "url": "https://www.oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html"
    },
    "name": "Avoidable mortality",
    "organisation": "OECD"
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  "title": "Avoidable deaths: NZ and other countries",
  "topic": "health"
}