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Latest News & Blogs

Shining a light on health data sources – ADR Wales publishes 13 new Data Explained reports

A new collection of 13 ADR Wales Data Explained reports supports linked data researchers in better understanding a range of Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) data sources, enabling their…
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Young people make up majority of HMO residents in Wales

Young people make up the vast majority of residents living in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in Wales, according to a new analysis of Census 2021 data. The study, produced…
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Exploring the effects of hot weather on pregnancy and newborn health

As climate change leads to more frequent, intense and prolonged periods of hot weather, understanding the potential effects on pregnancy and newborn health is important. The MAGENTA (Maternal And preGnancy…
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Latest Publications

Data Explained: Annual District Birth Extract (ADBE)

This Data Explained summarises experiences and learning from working with the Annual District Birth Extract (ADBE) data. This publication is intended to help guide future researchers using this data and to provide feedback on future data development and documentation.

Data Explained: Postponed Admitted Procedures (CAPD)

This Data Explained summarises experiences and learning from working with the Postponed Admitted Procedures (CAPD) data. This publication is intended to help guide future researchers using this data and to provide feedback on future dataset development and documentation.

Data Explained: Emergency Department Dataset (EDDS)

This Data Explained summarises experiences and learning from working with the Emergency Department Dataset (EDDS). This publication is intended to help guide future researchers using this data and to provide feedback on future data development and documentation.