Ethnicity coding in a regional cancer registry and in Hospital Episode Statistics

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The collection of ethnicity information as part of cancer datasets is important for planning services and ensuring equal access, and for epidemiological studies. However, ethnicity has generally not been well recorded in cancer regis...

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Main Authors: Fitzpatrick Justine, Hofman David, Linklater Karen M, Jack Ruth H, Møller Henrik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/281