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Average crude, age-standardised and age-specific rates of SCD were estimated using population person-linked administrative data.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n In all, 9567 probable SCDs were identified between 1997 and 2010, with one-third aged =35 years having no prior admission for cardiovascular disease. SCD was more frequent in men (62.1%). The estimated average annual crude SCD rate for the period was 34.6 per 100 000 person-years with an average annual age-standardised rate of 37.8 per 100 000 person-years. Age-specific standardised rates were 1.1 per 100 000 person-years and 70.7 per 100 000 person-years in people aged 1\u201334 and =35 years, respectively. Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) was recorded as the underlying cause of death in approximately 80% of patients aged =35 years, followed by valvular heart disease and heart failure. IHD was the most common cause of death in those aged 1\u201334 years, followed by unspecified cardiomyopathy and dysrhythmias.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Administrative morbidity and mortality data can be used to estimate rates of SCD and therefore provide a suitable methodology for monitoring SCD over time. The findings highlight the magnitude of SCD and its potential for public health prevention.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n What is known about the topic?<\/jats:title>\n There is considerable variability in rates of SCD worldwide. Different data sources and varied methods of case ascertainment likely contribute to this variation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n What does this paper add?<\/jats:title>\n The rate of SCD in Australia is low compared with international estimates from USA, Ireland, Netherlands and China. Two in every three cases of SCD aged =35 years had a hospitalisation history of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the opportunity for prevention.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n What are the implications for practitioners?<\/jats:title>\n High-quality person-linked administrative hospital morbidity and registered mortality data can be used to estimate rates of SCD in the population. 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