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Framework that allows defining file formats (layouts) and use them to read and write data files.

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        Alternate Name
        Item#
        Length
        Source of Standard
        Column #
    
    
        Place of Birth (SEER/CoC)
        250
        3
        SEER/CoC
        206-208
    



Description

Code for place of birth of the patient. If a patient has multiple tumors, all records should contain the same code.



Rationale

Place of Birth is helpful for patient matching and can be used when reviewing race and ethnicity. In addition, adding birthplace data to race and ethnicity allows for a more specific definition of the population being reported. Careful descriptions of ancestry, birthplace, and immigration history of populations studied are needed to make the basis for classification into ethnic groups clear. Birthplace has been associated with variation in genetic, socioeconomic, cultural, and nutritional characteristics that affect patterns of disease. A better understanding of the differences within racial and ethnic categories also can help states develop effective, culturally sensitive public health prevention programs to decrease the prevalence of high-risk behaviors and increase the use of preventive services.



Codes


    
        See Appendix B  for numeric and alphabetic lists of places and codes (also see Appendix B of the SEER Program Code Manual at http://seer.cancer.gov/tools/codingmanuals/index.html).