Whether has had a stroke (HSTRP)

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

Definition

This variable identifies whether a person has been told by a doctor or nurse that they have had a stroke. It does not show whether the person has multiple long‑term health conditions.

Scope

All persons

Categories

Code Category 
101 Has had a stroke 
000 Has not had a stroke 
&&& 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 longterm health conditions question. It counts the number of people who selected 'Stroke' on the Census form.

History and changes

This variable was first collected in 2021.

In 2026, the 'Has not had a stroke' category code was changed to 000.

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