ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER)
The ethnicity of a PERSON, as specified by the PERSON.
Format / Length
max an2
Description
ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER) is the same as attribute ETHNIC CATEGORY CODE 2001 for the mother in a Maternity Episode.
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| A | British | 
| B | Irish | 
| C | Any other White background | 
| D | White and Black Caribbean | 
| E | White and Black African | 
| F | White and Asian | 
| G | Any other mixed background | 
| H | Indian | 
| J | Pakistani | 
| K | Bangladeshi | 
| L | Any other Asian background | 
| M | Caribbean | 
| N | African | 
| P | Any other Black background | 
| R | Chinese | 
| S | Any other ethnic group | 
| Z | Not stated | 
Default Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 99 | Not known | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | ETHNIC CATEGORIES (MOTHER) | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Maternity Services Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER) | 
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER) | 
| Data Element | ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER) | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY (MOTHER) |