Definition
A code that represents the biological distinction between male and female.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Sex
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Value DomainSex Code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Sex Code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Male | ||
| 2 | Female | |||
| 3 | Intersex or indeterminate | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) National Mortality Database 1997/98 AIHW 2001 National Diabetes Register, Statistical Profile, December 2000 (Diabetes Series No. 2.)
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia
In AS4846 and AS5017 alternative codes are presented. Refer to the current standard for more details.
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