Examining the quality of name code record linkage: what is the impact on death and cancer risk estimates? A validation study

• Main Authors: Alexander Swart (Author), Nicola S. Meagher (Author), Marina T. van Leeuwen (Author), Kun Zhao (Author), Andrew Grulich (Author), Limin Mao (Author), Deborah Anne Randall (Author), Louisa Degenhardt (Author), Lucy Burns (Author), Dianne O'Connell (Author), Janaki Amin (Author), Claire M. Vajdic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2015-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: To examine the validity and impact of record linkage using name code compared to full name records. Methods: A registry of 45,419 opioid substitution clients (1985-2007) was linked with national population‐based death and cancer registries using registrant's name, date of bi...