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Definition
The age of the person in (completed) years.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—age
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Value DomainTotal years NNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total years NNN ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N[NN] |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 999 | Unknown/not stated |
Comments
Guide for use:
Age in single years (if aged under one year, record as zero).
If age (or date of birth) is unknown or not stated, and cannot be estimated, use Code 999.
Origin:
ABS, Statistical Concepts Library, Standards for Social, Labour and Demographic Variables.
References
Reference through: http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/StatsLibrary and choose, Other ABS Statistical Standards, Standards for Social, Labour and Demographic Variables, Demographic Variables, Age.
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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.