Data Linkage

Six comparable studies reported the imploring of data linkage opportunities between

their collected dataset and various health, education, and location datasets. Born in

Bradford noted that their datasets can be linked with NHS health data, education

records through the use of a Unique Pupil Number and National Pupil Database,

social care data held by the Department of Education, employment and benefits data

recorded by the local authority, and housing or crime statistic data through the

matching of geographic information provided. Growing Up in Scotland and ALPSAC

report the same UK health and education related linkage availabilities. Additionally,

ALSPAC has geo-location data-linkage opportunities using either participant co-

ordinates or health, political, and administrative geographies. Lastly, Growing Up in

Australia and Growing Up in New Zealand have similar health and education data-

linkage options. Growing Up in New Zealand also reported that their dataset can be

linked with Census literacy/ numeracy data and housing data.

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