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        Alternate Name
        Item#
        Length
        Source of Standard
        Column #
    
    
        
        290
        1
        NPCR
        215-215
    



Description

Code that best describes the source of occupation information provided on this patient. This is a central cancer registry data item (i.e., codes should be applied by a central or regional registry rather than collected from reporting facilities).



Rationale

Occupation information may come from a variety of sources. The most valid and reliable source of occupation information for patients has not yet been determined.




  Codes



    
        0
        Unknown occupation/no occupation available
    
    
        1
        Reporting facility records
    
    
        2
        Death certificate
    
    
        3
        Interview
    
    
        7
        Other source
    
    
        8
        Not applicable, patient less than 14 years of age at diagnosis
    
    
        9
        Unknown source
    
    
        Blank
        Not collected

0	Unknown occupation/no occupation available
1	Reporting facility records
2	Death certificate
3	Interview
7	Other source
8	Not applicable, patient less than 14 years of age at diagnosis
9	Unknown source
Blank	Not collected