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Common Data Element: Language primary ISO code

Listed below are the details for the data element.

FITBIR
1.10
Element Type
Common Data Element
Language primary ISO code
LangPrimryTxt
Short Description
Code (ISO 639-2 alpha-3 code) for the language the participant/subject speaks most often.
Definition
Code (ISO 639-2 alpha-3 code) for the language the participant/subject speaks most often.
 
Notes
cdRNS|FITBIR|PDBP; Core CDEs from ONC SET OF DATA CLASSES TO SUPPORT NATIONWIDE INTEROPERABILITY
Creation Date
Historical Notes
Language primary text
References
ISO 639-2 language codes (http: //www.loc.gov/standards/iso639-2/php/code_list.php)

Data Type
Alphanumeric
Input Restrictions
Single Pre-Defined Value Selected
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
Choose one. It may be easier to record the full name of the language using Language primary text and code the data later using the ISO 639-2 alpha-3 codes. Data Sharing Instructions: The language data should be coded using the ISO 639-2 codes prior to aggregation or sharing.
Preferred Question Text
What is the subject's primary language (use the ISO 639 code)?
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
General (For all diseases) Participant/Subject Characteristics Demographics

Classification

General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Keywords
Labels