Definition
The age group that represents the person’s completed age in years, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Age Group
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Value DomainAge Group Label N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Age Group Label N ".| Data Type | INTEGERNUMBER |
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| Format | N(2) |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Under 15 years | ||
| 2 | 15 - 24 years | |||
| 3 | 25 years and over | |||
| Supplementary Values | 99 | Missing/Not Entered |
References
This variable is particularly useful for identifying clients as part of the Premier's Priority cohort (15-24 year olds). In any reporting period, the client can only be allocated to one age group.