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Term: Major Illness - Children

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2020-06-30

Definition:

In accordance with the Johns Hopkins definition, Aggregated Diagnosis Groups (ADG) codes 3, 9, 11, 12, 13, 18, 25, and 32 are used to determine the major illnesses for children ages >=2:

  • ADG 3: Time Limited: Major;
  • ADG 9: Likely to Recur: Progressive;
  • ADG 11: Chronic Medical: Unstable;
  • ADG 12: Chronic Specialty: Stable-Orthopedic;
  • ADG 13: Chronic Specialty: Stable-Ear, Nose, Throat;
  • ADG 18: Chronic Specialty: Unstable-Eye;
  • ADG 25: Psychosocial: Recurrent or Persistent, Unstable; and
  • ADG 32: Malignancy.

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References 

  • Brownell M, Chartier M, Au W, Schultz J, Stevenson D, Mayer T, Young V, Thomson T, Towns D, Hong S, McCulloch S, Burchill S, Jarmasz J. The PAX Program in Manitoba: A Population-Based Analysis of Children's Outcomes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2018. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)


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