This standard was developed by stats nz for the collection and dissemination of data on gender, sex, and variations of sex characteristics. Stats nz is committed to working further with communities to determine how to better reflect culturally specific identities in data Data on gender and sex is critical for determining the demographic characteristics of a population for statistical, policy, and research purposes. Provides users of 2023 census data an overview of the gender, sex, and lgbtiq+ concepts, including information on the data collected, how the data will be output, and recommendations on use of data across these concepts. On 22 april 2021, stats nz released an updated statistical standard for gender, sex and variations of sex characteristics The review was driven by unmet information needs, issues with existing standards, and significant community interest.
To fill this gap, the ministry of health included questions on all three dimensions of sexual orientation in the sexual and reproductive health module of the 2014/15 new zealand health survey (the survey). 'sexual identity' refers to the ways in which a person thinks of their sexuality and which terms they identify with It is one aspect of sexual orientation, which also includes sexual attraction and sexual behaviour These three aspects are related to each other and can change independently. Find statistics and information by sex or gender, and to information about people with variations in sex characteristics, also known as intersex. The stats nz statistical standard for gender, sex, and variations of sex characteristics must now be used by public service departments and departmental agencies when collecting, publishing, or sharing data on gender and sex.
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