Datasets were linked by the electronic Data Research and Innovation Service (eDRIS), part of Public Health Scotland (PHS). Proportionate governance approval was granted by the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel (PBPP), reference: 1819-0287. Research ethics approval (REC) was granted by the NHS Health Research Authority, REC reference: 20/HRA/1590, IRAS project ID: 263159.
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