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A method of record linkage.

A Oshima, F Sakagami, A Hanai

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Prospective cancer studies benefit from population-based cancer registries for efficient follow-up. The Osaka Cancer Registry uses semi-computerized methods for accurate tracking of cancer incidence and mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cancer Epidemiology
    • Public Health Surveillance

    Background:

    • Prospective studies are crucial for cancer etiology and prevention but are resource-intensive.
    • Population-based cancer registries offer valuable data for longitudinal follow-up studies.
    • The Osaka Cancer Registry has been operational since 1962, with semi-computerized data processing since 1968.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a semi-computerized method for conducting prospective follow-up studies using the Osaka Cancer Registry.
    • To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of record linkage for cancer surveillance.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized six indices (date of birth, name initial, address details, site, sex) for patient identification and collation.
    • Employed a semi-computerized collation method for accurate and efficient follow-up of subjects within Osaka Prefecture.

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  • Leveraged the registry's master file containing reported cancer cases and deaths among residents.

    • Main Results:

    • The method allows for easy and accurate follow-up studies by linking data to the cancer registry.
    • The Osaka Cancer Registry provides comprehensive data on cancer incidence and mortality for residents.
    • Considerations for data coverage, collation reliability, and subject address are important for successful implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • Record linkage to population-based cancer registries is an effective strategy for prospective cancer epidemiology.
    • The semi-computerized approach enhances the efficiency and accuracy of follow-up studies.
    • This methodology facilitates robust research on cancer etiology and prevention, exemplified by a stomach cancer screening follow-up study.