Table 4

Variables associated with non-concordance of recording of cancer (excluding NMSC)

Source of caseComparator sourceVariableAdjusted OR (95% CI)*
HES APCCPRDAged 40–64 yearsReference
Aged 65–74 years1.4 (0.9 to 2.1)
Aged 75+ years2.2 (1.5 to 3.2)
FemalesReference
Males1.0 (0.8 to 1.3)
Matched patients without diabetesReference
Patients with type 2 diabetes0.9 (0.7 to 1.1)
CPRDHES APCAged 40–64 yearsReference
Aged 65–74 years1.2 (0.9 to 1.5)
Aged 75+ years1.6 (1.3 to 2.1)
FemalesReference
Males1.0 (0.8 to 1.2)
Matched patients without diabetesReference
Patients with type 2 diabetes1.1 (0.9 to 1.3)
  • *Models were fitted including all three variables (age, gender and history of type 2 diabetes).

  • CPRD, Clinical Practice Research Datalink; HES APC, Hospital Episode Statistics Admitted Patient Care; NMSC, non-melanoma skin cancer.