Person—disability status, yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N

Whether a person has a disability, as represented by a code.

CODE 9    Not stated/inadequately described

This code is not for use in primary data collections.

CODE 1   Yes

Record if the person has a disability.

CODE 2   No

Record if the person does not have a disability.

In some collections, this may be self-enumerated and as such the person or their carer's view should be recorded.

In some cases, proof of disability may be required to receive some form of assistance.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Supersedes Person—disability status, code N Housing assistance, Superseded 30/08/2017, Health, Superseded 12/12/2018, Community Services (retired), Recorded 17/10/2011

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program NBEDS 2019–20 Health, Standard 12/12/2018

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program NBEDS 2020–21 Health, Standardisation pending 15/11/2019