Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Statistical Methods for Analyzing Epidemiological Data01:25

Statistical Methods for Analyzing Epidemiological Data

898
Epidemiological data primarily involves information on specific populations' occurrence, distribution, and determinants of health and diseases. This data is crucial for understanding disease patterns and impacts, aiding public health decision-making and disease prevention strategies. The analysis of epidemiological data employs various statistical methods to interpret health-related data effectively. Here are some commonly used methods:
898
Cancer Survival Analysis01:21

Cancer Survival Analysis

648
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
648

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Data Resource Profile: Cheeloo Lifespan Electronic-health reseArch Data-library (Cheeloo LEAD).

International journal of epidemiology·2026
Same author

Integrative omics analysis incorporating cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging pinpoints potentially druggable plasma proteins for cardiovascular diseases.

Life metabolism·2026
Same author

Multivariate genetic analysis reveals three distinct pathological dimensions in musculoskeletal disorders.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Effects of Hospital Payment Reform of Government Budget Allocation and Social Health Insurance in a Pilot in China.

International journal of health policy and management·2026
Same author

Gestational Hypertension as a Mediator of Prenatal Ozone Exposure and Term Low Birth Weight: Birth Cohort Study.

JMIR public health and surveillance·2026
Same author

Process and Outcome Evaluation of Integrating Primary Eye Care into Primary Healthcare: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Rural China.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model
07:13

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Published on: April 18, 2025

490

Small-Area Lung Cancer Incidence and Mortality: Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study Using Hospital Discharge and

Yu He1, Xinxin Xia2, Qing Wang3

  • 1Department of Journal Management, Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, Beijing, China.

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
|September 29, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a novel approach using linked administrative data for timely, localized cancer surveillance in China. The method successfully estimated lung cancer incidence and mortality, revealing significant within-municipality disparities.

Keywords:
administrative health datacancer incidencecancer mortalityepidemiologysmall-area analysis

More Related Videos

Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Intratumoral Injection of Cisplatin for the Treatment of Isolated Mediastinal Recurrence of Lung Cancer
04:04

Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Intratumoral Injection of Cisplatin for the Treatment of Isolated Mediastinal Recurrence of Lung Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2017

10.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model
07:13

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Published on: April 18, 2025

490
Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Intratumoral Injection of Cisplatin for the Treatment of Isolated Mediastinal Recurrence of Lung Cancer
04:04

Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Intratumoral Injection of Cisplatin for the Treatment of Isolated Mediastinal Recurrence of Lung Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2017

10.9K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Cancer registries in low- and middle-income countries, like China, face challenges including significant data delays and a lack of small-area details.
  • These limitations hinder timely and localized cancer surveillance efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an approach for up-to-date, localized cancer surveillance using linked administrative data.
  • To apply this method to lung cancer in Shandong Province, China, as a case study.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized hospitalization record front pages (HRFPs) from 2013-2022 and linked death registration data for lung cancer case and death ascertainment in Shandong Province.
  • Calculated age-standardized incidence and mortality rates (ASIR and ASMR) at the county level.
  • Assessed regional disparities using Theil indices to differentiate between within-municipality and between-municipality inequalities.

Main Results:

  • Identified 79,672 incident lung cancer cases and 40,626 lung cancer-specific deaths in Shandong for 2022.
  • Reported ASIR of 42.46/100,000 and ASMR of 19.76/100,000, with notable sex-specific differences.
  • Found that within-municipality disparities contributed more significantly to overall inequality in lung cancer incidence and mortality compared to between-municipality disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Linked administrative data offer a viable solution for up-to-date, small-area cancer burden estimation, especially where registry data are delayed or absent.
  • This approach can reveal epidemiological disparities, guiding further research into causes and promoting health equity.