This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 to 74 in England and Wales by sex and economic activity by general health and provision of unpaid care. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

The term 'unpaid care' covers any unpaid help, looking after or supporting family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health or disability or problems related to old age.

For the Census, part-time is defined as working 30 hours or less a week. Full-time is defined as working 31 or more hours a week.

General health refers to health over the 12 months prior to Census day (29 April 2001).

Statistical Disclosure Control
Figures have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data
Table ID
ST026
Source
2001 Census
Units
Keywords
Sex, Health, Economically Inactive, Employee, Full time, Economic Activity, Care/Provision of unpaid care, Part time, Permanently sick/disabled, Retired, Self-employed, Unemployed, Student
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Wards and above
Latest data
2001
Last updated
2003-08-30 09:30
Variables
Sex, Economic Activity, General Health, Carer
Contact
Census
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census
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