Population Data Science in the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science at Swansea University

Tag: health inequalities

New study lays groundwork for reducing health inequalities, guiding cancer prevention and early detection

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ADR Wales News. Published 31/03/2024 A new Data Insight from members of the ADR Wales Major Societal Challenges research team lays the groundwork for future cancer research to reduce health inequalities and guide cancer prevention and early detection interventions. The study assessed the feasibility of linking cancer service data, including screening and diagnosis records, with additional administrative data within…

Study explores substance misuse, homelessness and health inequalities

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ADR Wales News. Published 25 February 2025 The latest study from the BOLD (Better Outcomes through Linked Data) team in Wales reveals that people in substance misuse treatment who experience homelessness face significant health inequalities. They have higher rates of emergency department attendances and hospital admissions, longer hospital stays, and increased diagnoses of mental and behavioural disorders. These findings…

Population Data Science researchers develop a national ethnicity spine to tackle health inequalities

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A groundbreaking study led by Population Data Science at Swansea University has resulted in the creation of a comprehensive longitudinal harmonised national ethnicity spine for Wales. Leveraging 22 years of anonymised health and administrative data from over 4.2 million individuals, researchers have developed a robust research ready-data asset (RRDA) to address the urgent need for…

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