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Definition

The language (including sign language) most preferred by the person for communication.

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Data Element

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Health and welfare services:

An important indicator of ethnicity, especially for persons born in non-English-speaking countries. Its collection will assist in the planning and provision of multilingual services and facilitate program and service delivery for migrants and other non-English speakers.

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