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Variable: GNDR_CD

Patient Gender

Description

Gender of the patient as indicated on the event record.

Comment

n/a

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Values for
Value Description
Blank Unknown
1 Male
2 Female

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: GNDR_CD
  • Long Name: GNDR_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 1
  • Source: PDE
  • Value Format:

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