International Journal of Population Data Science

Autistic children are more likely to experience school absence, often linked to a range of challenges including mental health and school experience New research uses data to better understand these patterns and what can help Details: ijpds.org/news/19-03-26-… #Autism #Education

School absence among autistic children is a complex issue, shaped by health, school environments and wider factors. New research explores these patterns to help inform better support and policy. Find Out More: ijpds.org/news/19-03-26-… #Autism #Education #SchoolAttendance

Why do autistic children miss more school? New research highlights patterns of absence and the factors shaping school attendance — helping build a clearer picture of how to better support young people. Read more: ijpds.org/news/19-03-26-… #Autism #Education #SchoolAttendance

Understanding the families of children entering care is key to better research and policy. A new IJPDS study highlights how dataset choice shapes findings — and why researchers must account for bias. More: ijpds.org/news/18-10-26-…

Linking children to parents in administrative data isn’t straightforward — especially beyond mothers. New research in IJPDS examines how Welsh datasets can be combined to identify parental figures, including stepparents. Details: ijpds.org/news/18-10-26-…

How can researchers identify the parental figures of children entering care in Wales? A new IJPDS study explores how linking administrative datasets can help — and the challenges and biases involved. Read more: ijpds.org/news/18-10-26-…

Securely used patient data can transform research — revealing patterns, improving treatments and helping health systems respond more effectively. Learn how data can support life-saving insights. Details: ijpds.org/news/16-03-26-…

Health data collected during routine care can help answer critical research questions. A new piece highlights how responsibly used patient data can support discoveries that improve care and save lives. More: ijpds.org/news/16-03-26-…

Patient data can play a life-saving role in health research. When used responsibly, linked health records help researchers uncover patterns of disease, improve care, and guide better health policy. Read more: ijpds.org/news/16-03-26-…

Comparing health data across jurisdictions and time isn’t simple when coding systems change. A new IJPDS review highlights current diagnosis-code mapping practices and opportunities for automated and AI-assisted approaches. More: ijpds.org/news/12-03-26-…

As health systems prepare for ICD-11, understanding how diagnosis codes have been mapped across coding systems is increasingly important. A new IJPDS review explores current approaches and opportunities for improved methods. Details: ijpds.org/news/12-03-26-…

How do researchers compare health data across jurisdictions and over time when diagnosis coding systems change? A new scoping review in IJPDS examines how studies map ICD diagnosis codes across different versions and adaptations. Read more: ijpds.org/news/12-03-26-…

Linked population data can provide powerful insights into health and social outcomes. A new study highlights how these data can support research, policy and better decision-making. Read 'Levelling up the edges' in IJPDS: ijpds.org/news/11-03-2026

Population data plays a vital role in understanding health & wellbeing at scale Find out how linked datasets can help uncover patterns that inform policy and improve outcomes READ Using data to improve the health of coastal communities: The Coda Network ijpds.org/news/11-03-2026

How can population data help improve health and social outcomes? New research highlights the value of linked data in understanding complex population health challenges. Read 'Using data to improve the health of coastal communities: The Coda Network': ijpds.org/news/11-03-2026

Pregnancy complications may offer early warning signs for future health risks. New Canadian research highlights how population data can help identify mothers who may benefit from longer-term health monitoring. Learn more: ijpds.org/news/09-03-26-…

Pregnancy can reveal important clues about future health. New research from Canada explores how complications during pregnancy may signal longer-term risks for mothers. More details: ijpds.org/news/09-03-26-…

New research using population data from Canada examines how pregnancy complications may be linked to future health risks for mothers. Find out how these findings could help improve long-term maternal health monitoring. Read more: ijpds.org/news/09-03-26-… #maternalhealth

Can linking cohort studies help improve analyses of population administrative data? New research demonstrates a novel approach to better address confounding and reduce bias in large-scale data studies. Find Out More Here👉 ijpds.org/news/06-03-26-…

Administrative data are powerful for research, but often miss key confounding factors. A new study shows how linking cohort data and using multiple imputation can strengthen analyses and improve estimates. Read more: ijpds.org/news/06-03-26-…