Completeness of Cancer Registration in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): A.J. Swerdlow, A.J. Douglas, G. Vaughan Hudson, B. Vaughan Hudson
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
What is the completeness of cancer registration for Hodgkin's disease in England and Wales?
Conclusion
The study found that cancer registration for Hodgkin's disease in England and Wales was about 90% complete at the regional level.
Supporting Evidence
- 88% of Hodgkin's disease cases were recorded in the national register.
- Completeness of registration was estimated at 89.7% for the national register and 92.9% for regional registers.
- Regional variation in registration completeness was significant, with some areas below 90%.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well cancer cases are recorded in England and Wales, finding that most cases of Hodgkin's disease are registered, but some are missed.
Methodology
The study compared data from the British National Lymphoma Investigation with national and regional cancer registers to assess registration completeness.
Potential Biases
There may be regional variations in registration completeness that could affect the results.
Limitations
The study focused only on Hodgkin's disease, which may not represent all cancers, and relied on data from specific hospitals.
Participant Demographics
The study included 1,378 males and 767 females with Hodgkin's disease.
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