Whether has cancer (including remission) (HCANP)

Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
Reference period
2026

Definition

This variable shows whether a person has been told by a doctor or nurse that they have cancer, including cases in remission. It does not show whether the person has more than one longterm health condition. 

Scope

All persons

Categories

Code Category 
031 Has cancer (including remission) 
000 Does not have cancer (including remission) 
&&& Not stated 
VVV Overseas visitor 

Number of categories: 4 

See Understanding supplementary codes for more information. 

Question(s) from the Census form

Has the person been told by a doctor or nurse that they have any of these long-term health conditions?

How this variable is created

This variable is based on responses to the long-term health conditions question. It counts the number of people who selected 'Cancer (including remission)'. 

History and changes

This variable was first collected in 2021. 

In 2026 the 'Does not have cancer’ category code was changed to 000. 

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