Substance Consumption Frequency
Definition
The frequency of substance use (e.g., day, week, month, year)
Data element maturity
3: Ready for use
Data Element Guidance
n/a
Fixed Observation Code
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM)
Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM)
Value set examples
- Day(s)
- Week(s)
- Month(s)
- Year(s)
Value set maturity
2: Proposed
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Substance Consumption Frequency. Accessed November 02, 2026.
