GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH)
GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) is the number of weeks completed gestation at the PERSON BIRTH DATE of the REGISTRABLE BIRTH.
Format / Length
max n3
Description
GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) is the same as attribute GESTATION LENGTH IN DAYS.
GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) is the number of weeks completed gestation at the PERSON BIRTH DATE of the REGISTRABLE BIRTH.
GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) is calculated as:
280 - (ESTIMATED DATE OF DELIVERY (AGREED) - PERSON BIRTH DATE (BABY)).
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | GESTATIONAL AGE (AT BIRTH) |
| Plural | GESTATION LENGTHS (AT BIRTH) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) | references in description GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) |
| Data Set | Maternity Services Data Set | references in description GESTATION LENGTH (AT BIRTH) |
