Which of the following statements about the census is false?

A census does more than count the population: its information can also help governments plan services, allocate resources, and understand population characteristics. The other statements describe common features of censuses, including the United Nations' recommendation of a census every 10 years and the collection of information about people and households. Therefore, the false statement is “The census is used only to get an accurate population count.”

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