Measuring the Incidence of Child Maltreatment Using Linked Data: A Two-State Comparison

ConclusionsMuch of the difference in risk for child maltreatment observed between Alaska and California is most likely due to variation in the population structure by race as opposed to modifiable factors. Standardization is a simple method to adjust for population structure differences. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding the use of linked administrative data to study maltreatment and provides insights into considerations for making comparisons or conducting cross-jurisdictional analyses based on commonly aligned data sets.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research