Use of computerized record linkage in follow-up studies of cancer epidemiology in Canada.
Procedures involving the use of computerized record linkage and national mortality and cancer incidence files for follow-up purposes in cohort studies which have been developed in Canada during the past decade are described. The results of some specific studies are presented as well as the advantages and limitations of such methods and the desirability for future research and development in this area.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D002170:Canada; D003201:Computers; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000009:adverse effects; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D008498:Medical Record Linkage; D008499:Medical Records; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D011336:Probability; D011446:Prospective Studies
D007538:Isoniazid