From: An efficient record linkage scheme using graphical analysis for identifier error detection
 | Before collision resolution | After collision resolution | % drop |  | Before collision resolution |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of clusters | 3557951 | 3618233 | Â | Number of clusters | 3557951 |
Clusters with multiple: | Â | Â | Â | Clusters with multiple: | Â |
NHS numbers | 6202 | 2122 | ~66% | NHS numbers | 6202 |
hospital numbers | 97071 | 94238 | ~3% | hospital numbers | 97071 |
birthdates | 58293 | 35523 | ~39% | birthdates | 58293 |
deathdates | 830 | 107 | ~87% | deathdates | 830 |
genders | 81118 | 61337 | ~24% | genders | 81118 |
forenames | 59426 | 16873 | ~71% | forenames | 59426 |
surnames | 189657 | 151593 | ~25% | surnames | 189657 |