Table 3
Percentage of children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada with and without a regular healthcare provider, by highest level of parental education (excluding territories), 2023
| Has a regular healthcare provider | Does not have a regular healthcare provider | |
|---|---|---|
| % | % | |
| High school diploma/equivalency certificate or less | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Certificate or diploma: Trades, college/CEGEP, non-university and university (below the bachelor's level) | 91.2* | 8.8* |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92.5* | 7.5* |
*
significantly different from reference category (p < 0.05)
Note(s):
- Asterisk denotes a statistically significant difference (p less than 0.05) between the specified education level and the "High school diploma/equivalency certificate or less" education level for children and youth with and without a regular healthcare provider.
- "Bachelor's degree or higher" includes a university certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level.
- Estimates based on the highest level of education exclude non-respondents. For children and youth who have more than one parent reporting their highest level of education, the higher educational level was selected.
Source(s):
Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, 2023 cross-sectional sample (5233).
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