The importance of definitions in the measurement of long-term health conditions in childhood. Variations in prevalence of long-term health conditions in the UK using data from the Millennium Cohort Study, 2004-2015.
Laura PanagiSimon R WhiteSohum PatelSophie BennettRoz ShafranTamsin FordPublished in: International journal of methods in psychiatric research (2022)
How long-term conditions are defined drastically alters the estimated weighted prevalence of LTCs. Improved clarity and consistency in the definition and measurement of LTCs is urgently needed to underpin policy and commissioning of services.