Household type
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Grouping by household type is done according to a simplified definition of household composition, with only two categories: households composed of one person and households composed of more than one person. The OECD recommends that, In addition to household size, the household type category should be cross-referenced by age and family composition, including marital status and presence of dependent children. The feasibility of grouping households by size, age and family composition will be reviewed as the methodology is further developed.
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