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This is the narrative for the resource. See also the XML or JSON format.
Gender Code: The code representing the gender of a person
| Code | Display | Definition | 
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unknown | Not known, not observed, not recorded, or refused. | 
| 1 | Male | A person who belongs to the sex that normally produces sperm. The term is used to indicate biological sex distinctions, cultural gender role distinctions, or both. | 
| 2 | Female | A person who belongs to the sex that normally produces ova. The term is used to indicate biological sex distinctions, or cultural gender role distinctions, or both. | 
| 3 | Not specified | Not specified | 
Usage note: every effort has been made to ensure that the examples are correct and useful, but they are not a normative part of the specification.