Mismatches and missed matches: Why mislinked data can mislead public health studies
Abstract
Abstract Linkage errors distort data and warp conclusions. The public deserves honesty, says Gauri Kamat
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Data Quality and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Significance
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 14–16
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN