Data Category
A classification of data elements of the pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework based on how health data users (e.g., persons, providers, administrators, health system planners and managers) would use or organize information for a certain purpose.
Relationships
| From class | Relationship | To class |
|---|---|---|
| Data Category | represented as | Business Glossary Term |
| Data Element | classified | Data Category |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Data Category. Accessed November 02, 2026.
