Whether has one or more long-term health condition(s) (HLTHP)

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

Definition

This variable identifies people who have at least one long-term health condition. It includes if a person reported any other long-term health condition and people who reported they do not have a long-term health condition.

Scope

All persons

Categories

Code Category 
000 Does not have a long-term health condition 
122 Has one or more long-term health condition(s) 
&&& 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 derived from responses to the long-term health conditions question. It counts people who reported one or more long-term health conditions, including ‘Any other long-term health condition(s)’ and people who reported ‘No long-term health condition’.

For the number of selected long-term health conditions a person has, refer to count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP).

History and changes

A question on long-term health conditions was first asked in 2021.

In 2026 the 'Does not have a long-term health condition' category code was changed to 000.

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