1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA FIELD:

Variable length

Essential filling Repetitive

2. DATA ELEMENT DEFINITION:

Names of geographical locations not found in DeCS/MeSH.

3. NOTES:

a) The location should be added only when it has specific importance for conducting the work or for a particular outcome.

b) Terms recorded in this field should be standardized and controlled by the database or project coordinator.

4. EXAMPLES:

a) Paraguay, Chaco

b) Amazon Region

c) Rio de Janeiro

d) São Paulo, SP

e) São Paulo, SP Paraisópolis Community