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Definition

The estimated gestational age of the baby in completed weeks as determined by clinical assessment.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total weeks NN ".
Data Type String
Format NN
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Supplementary Values 99 Not stated/unknown

Comments

Guide for use:

This is derived from clinical assessment when accurate information on the date of the last menstrual period is not available for this pregnancy.

Gestational age is frequently a source of confusion when calculations are based on menstrual dates. For the purposes of calculation of gestational age from the date of the first day of the last normal menstrual period and the date of delivery, it should be borne in mind that the first day is day zero and not day one.

Origin:
International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10 Revision, WHO, 1992

References

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Relation Count
Input in Derivations 0
Output in Derivations 0
Inclusion in Data Set Specifications 5
Inclusion in Data Distributions 0
As a numerator in an Indicator 7
As a denominator in an Indicator 7
As a disaggregation in an Indicator 7