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Relationship to household reference person (Person 1)

Part A - Plain language definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the relationship of household members to the household reference person (Person 1). A person may be related to Person 1 through blood, marriage, common-law or adoption (e.g., spouse, common-law partner, son or daughter, father or mother) or unrelated (e.g., lodger, room-mate or employee).

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