Data Insight: Exploring cancer inequalities in Wales through linked administrative data

The primary aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of linking cancer service data, including screening and diagnosis records, with additional administrative data within the SAIL Databank, with a particular focus on the 2021 Census. Key objectives were to provide an overview of the number of individuals available for study by linking data from multiple sources and to assess the time periods covered by data relating to cancer screening and diagnosis, demographic and health information.