Whether has liver disease (HLIDP)

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 liver disease. It does not show whether the person has more than one long-term health condition.

Scope

All persons

Categories

CodeCategory
075Has liver disease
000Does not have liver disease
&&&Not stated
VVVOverseas 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 ‘Liver disease’ on the Census form.

History and changes

In 2026, ‘Liver disease’ was added as a health condition to the question. This is a new variable for the 2026 Census.

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