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Data Dictionary

Core Data Element Documents
The data dictionary defines all core data elements across conditions. Individual data class documents are subject to the DSWG amendment protocol.
Hospitalization
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Travel
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Pregnancy
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Industry & Occupation
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Death
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Identifiers
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Immunizations
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Signs, Symptoms & Clinical Manifestations
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Exposures, Risk Factors & Underlying Conditions
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Laboratory
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Disability
Standardized core hospitalization data elements
Social Determinants of Health
Standardized core hospitalization data elements

Briefs
CSTE Policy Brief
Standardizing Core Case Notification Data Elements to Improve National and Jurisdictional Public Health Surveillance
CSTE Issue Brief
Data Standardization: Dates of Importance to Public Health Surveillance
Data Standardization
Workgroup Proposal for Standardized Case Counting Date
