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  • 1. Projecting the Future Availability of the Informal Support Network of the Elderly Population and Assessing Its Impact on Home Care Services Archived
    Articles and reports: 91F0015M2008009
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In Canada, there has been growing discussion over the aging of the population and other socio-demographic trends which affect the availability of the informal support network of the elderly population. Noting the lower fertility rates of baby boomers, the increased participation of women in the labour force and changing family structure in terms of increased divorce and reconstituted families, assumptions of continued high level assistance from informal support networks - family and friends - are often criticized.

    The main objective of this research is to project the future availability of informal support network to meet the need for assistance in performing everyday activities among the disabled elderly population for the period 2001 to 2031. The research examined both sides - supply and demand - of the projected increases in need for assistance for disabled older persons. Future trends are analyzed in terms of demand for support, (that is, changes in the rates of disability among the elderly population), and supply of informal support, (which is largely related to the extent and composition of the family network). Data from two national surveys, the 1996 National Population Health Survey (NPHS) and the 1996 General Social Survey (GSS), are used to identify factors associated with disability and sources of assistance among the elderly population. These results were entered into Statistics Canada's LifePaths microsimulation model to project the use of informal and formal networks in the future. The model also incorporates three disability scenarios to test the sensitivity of the projections when different assumptions are considered. The implications of these trends on the future need for chronic home care services are discussed.

    The results show that for the period 2001 to 2031, the average annual growth rate of the number of disabled elderly needing assistance could be about 2.5%. However, the sensitivity analysis shows that an improvement in the health of the population could reduce in a non negligible way this growth rate.

    The results also show that, all things being equal, a greater proportion of elderly persons living with a spouse would relieve some of the pressure on the formal network. This positive effect could be dampened in part when joint survivorship is also meaning joint disability.

    Release date: 2008-12-18
  • 2. Why does the social gradient in health not apply to overweight? Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410746
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article investigates associations that may underlie the blurred or positive gradient between socio-economic status (SES) and overweight, and also gender differences, by assessing the distribution of risk factors for overweight across SES groups.

    Release date: 2008-12-17
  • 3. Beverage consumption of children and teens Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410715
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article is an overview of beverage consumption by Canadian children and teens aged 1 to 18. It examines the quantity and type of beverages consumed, differences by age and gender, and beverages' contribution to calorie and nutrient intake.

    Release date: 2008-11-19
  • 4. Beverage consumption of Canadian adults Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410716
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article is an overview of beverage consumption among Canadians aged 19 or older. The analysis examines the type and quantity of beverages consumed, highlighting differences by age and sex.

    Release date: 2008-11-19
  • 5. Lead, mercury and cadmium levels in Canadians Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410717
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article presents preliminary data on blood levels of lead, total mercury, and cadmium in Canadians from the first 8 collection sites of the Canadian Health Measures Survey.

    Release date: 2008-11-19
  • 6. Eldercare: What we know today Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800210689
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Using data from the 2007 General Social Survey, this article investigates new national level data on caregiving. It is well established that family and friends provide care to ailing seniors. Focusing on caregivers aged 45 and over, the article examines whether family and friend care differs by the type of health problem the senior has (be it physical or mental), or whether the care was provided to a senior living in a private household or care facility. We also look at who provides care to seniors, which tasks are provided and how often, how caregivers cope, and where they turn in order to seek support. Included is a profile of the seniors 65 years and over with a long-term health problem who were receiving care from these caregivers.

    Release date: 2008-10-21
  • 7. 2007 General Social Survey: Care Tables Archived
    Table: 89-633-X
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    Cycle 21 of the 2007 General Social Survey (GSS) was on "Family, Social Support and Retirement". Data were collected over a 9 month period from March to December 2007 with a sample of approximately 25,000 respondents representing the non-institutionalized population in the 10 provinces. These tables contain data on the prevalence of care given and received by seniors because of long-term health problems, selected employment consequences of providing care to seniors and self-rated stress experienced by caregivers. All tables are available by sex and age groups, and for Canada and the provinces or regions.

    Release date: 2008-10-21
  • 8. Pregnancy Outcomes Archived
    Table: 82-224-X
    Description:

    This product brings together statistics on live births, induced abortions and fetal loss (stillbirths and miscarriages) to provide comprehensive statistics on outcomes of pregnancy.

    Counts and rates for the three outcomes of pregnancy as well as total pregnancies are presented by the province or territory of residence and by the age group of the woman.

    Release date: 2008-10-20
  • 9. Under-reporting of energy intake in the Canadian Community Health Survey Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410703
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Data from 16,190 respondents to the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition were used to estimate under-reporting of food intake for the population aged 12 or older in the 10 provinces.

    Release date: 2008-10-15
  • 10. Impact of identifying plausible respondents on the under-reporting of energy intake in the Canadian Community Health Survey Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800410704
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    A 24-hour dietary recall from 16,190 respondents aged 12 or older to the Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition was used to determine energy and nutrient intake. To identify plausible respondents, a confidence interval was applied to total energy expenditure derived from equations developed by the Institute of Medicine. Estimates of energy and nutrient intake for plausible respondents were compared with estimates for all respondents.

    Release date: 2008-10-15
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  • 1. 2007 General Social Survey: Care Tables Archived
    Table: 89-633-X
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    Cycle 21 of the 2007 General Social Survey (GSS) was on "Family, Social Support and Retirement". Data were collected over a 9 month period from March to December 2007 with a sample of approximately 25,000 respondents representing the non-institutionalized population in the 10 provinces. These tables contain data on the prevalence of care given and received by seniors because of long-term health problems, selected employment consequences of providing care to seniors and self-rated stress experienced by caregivers. All tables are available by sex and age groups, and for Canada and the provinces or regions.

    Release date: 2008-10-21
  • 2. Pregnancy Outcomes Archived
    Table: 82-224-X
    Description:

    This product brings together statistics on live births, induced abortions and fetal loss (stillbirths and miscarriages) to provide comprehensive statistics on outcomes of pregnancy.

    Counts and rates for the three outcomes of pregnancy as well as total pregnancies are presented by the province or territory of residence and by the age group of the woman.

    Release date: 2008-10-20
  • 3. Participation and Activity Limitation Survey 2006: Tables (Part V) Archived
    Table: 89-628-X2008011
    Description:

    The Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is Canada's national survey that gathers information about adults and children whose daily activities are limited by a physical, mental, or other health-related condition or problem.

    This report presents a series of tables on the;Total income; Old age security pension and guaranteed income supplement; Canada / Quebec pension plan benefits; Child tax benefit; Other government income; Employment income; Investment income; Retirement income.

    Release date: 2008-10-14
  • 4. Participation and Activity Limitation Survey 2006: Tables (Part IV) Archived
    Table: 89-628-X2008010
    Description:

    This fourth set of tables presents a series that examines how caring for a child with a disability influences the family unit, and more specifically, the parents who care for them. Such as household income, health and stress, employment and finances, marital relationships, and childcare arrangements.

    Release date: 2008-09-25
  • 5. Participation and Activity Limitation Survey 2006: Tables (Part III) Archived
    Table: 89-628-X2008008
    Description:

    This third tables report presents a series that examines the labour force experience of people with disabilities in Canada for 2006 and makes comparisons with comparable 2001 data as well as the non-disabled population.

    Release date: 2008-07-24
  • 6. Participation and Activity Limitation Survey 2006: Tables (Part II) Archived
    Table: 89-628-X2008006
    Description:

    The Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is Canada's national survey that gathers information about adults and children whose daily activities are limited by a physical, mental, or other health-related condition or problem. This report presents a series of tables on the use and need for assistive technology for people with disabilities as well as sources of payment and reasons for not having this technology.

    Release date: 2008-06-03
  • 7. Induced Abortion Statistics Archived
    Table: 82-223-X
    Description:

    This product provides annual statistics on induced abortions performed in Canada on Canadian and non-Canadian residents. Where applicable, data on induced abortions performed on Canadian women in selected American states are also provided.

    Counts, rates per 1,000 women and ratios per 100 live births of induced abortions at the national, provincial and territorial levels are provided. Certain tables indicate the number of abortions performed in a hospital or in a clinic setting. Other tables indicate the counts, rates and ratios per 100 live births of induced abortions across age groups.

    Some tables provide data back to 1970, while others provide data back to 1974. These tables are updated annually to include the most current data year available. The data source for these tables is the Therapeutic Abortions Survey.

    Release date: 2008-05-21
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Analysis (81) (30 to 40 of 81 results)

  • 31. Correlates of medication error in hospitals Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800210565
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines associations between medication error and selected factors in the workplace of hospital-employed registered nurses in Canada. Data are from the 2005 National Survey of the Work and Health of Nurses.

    Release date: 2008-05-14
  • 32. Estimates of obesity based on self-report versus direct measures Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800210569
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Based on a representative sample of the Canadian population, this article quantifies the bias resulting from the use of self-reported rather than directly measured height, weight and body mass index. The analysis is based on 4,567 respondents to the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, who provided self-reported values for height and weight and were then measured.

    Release date: 2008-05-14
  • 33. Who gets any sleep these days? Sleep patterns of Canadians. Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X200800110553
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines trends in the amount of time Canadians sleep. Sleep is important for our health and for our ability to interact and be sociable with others. Comparing groups of people in different job and family situations can help to identify influences, apart from our bodies' physiology, that affect our sleep. The article also investigates the differences in sleep times consistently reported between men and women.

    Release date: 2008-04-22
  • 34. Changes in the prevalence of asthma among Canadian children Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800210551
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Based on data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), changes in prevalence rates among children aged 0 through 11 are examined from 1994/1995 through 2000/2001, by asthma severity, and by child and family socio-demographic factors.

    Release date: 2008-04-16
  • 35. Community belonging and self-perceived health Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800210552
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    With data from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, this article compares rates of community belonging at the provincial or territorial and health region levels. Associations between community belonging and mental and general health are examined.

    Release date: 2008-04-16
  • 36. Health care use among gay, lesbian and bisexual Canadians Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800110532
    Geography: Canada
    Description: This article examines whether consultations with health care providers, not having a regular doctor, receipt of preventive screening tests, and unmet health care needs vary by sexual identity for Canadians aged 18 to 59. Results are based on the Canadian Community Health Survey, combined 2003 and 2005 data.
    Release date: 2008-03-19
  • 37. An algorithm to differentiate diabetic respondents in the Canadian Community Health Survey Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800110533
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article describes an algorithm to classify respondents to cycle 1.1 (2000/2001) of the Canadian Community Health Survey according to whether they have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes.

    Release date: 2008-03-19
  • 38. Work stress and job performance Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200711210466
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Work stress is widely recognized as a major challenge to both the individual and the economy. It can come from many sources and affect people in different ways. As well, a variety of mitigating factors enter the equation. This article investigates levels, sources and effects of work stress for various socio-demographic and occupational groups.

    Release date: 2008-03-18
  • 39. Measuring health in population surveys Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-522-X200600110370
    Description:

    Many countries conduct surveys that focus specifically on their population's health. Because health plays a key role in most aspects of life, health data are also often collected in population surveys on other topics. The subject matter of population health surveys broadly encompasses physical and mental heath, dental health, disabilities, substance abuse, health risk factors, nutrition, health promotion, health care utilization and quality, health coverage, and costs. Some surveys focus on specific health conditions, whereas others aim to obtain an overall health assessment. Health is often an important component in longitudinal studies, particularly in birth and aging cohorts. Information about health can be collected by respondents' reports (for themselves and sometimes for others), by medical examinations, and by collecting biological measures. There is a serious concern about the accuracy of health information collected by respondents' reports. Logistical issues, cost considerations, and respondent cooperation feature prominently when the information is collected by medical examinations. Ethical and privacy issues are often important, particularly when DNA and biomarkers are involved. International comparability of health measures is of growing importance. This paper reviews the methodology for a range of health surveys and will discuss the challenges in obtaining accurate data in this field.

    Release date: 2008-03-17
  • 40. Methodological challenges in analyzing nutrition data from the Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-522-X200600110394
    Description:

    Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition in 2004. The survey's main objective was to estimate the distributions of Canadians' usual dietary intake at the provincial level for 15 age-sex groups. Such distributions are generally estimated with the SIDE application, but with the choices that were made concerning sample design and method of estimating sampling variability, obtaining those estimates is not a simple matter. This article describes the methodological challenges in estimating usual intake distributions from the survey data using SIDE.

    Release date: 2008-03-17
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  • 1. Making Sense of Health Rankings Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82-582-X
    Description:

    This special methodological paper will help readers understand and assess reports that rank the health status or health system performance of a country, province or jurisdiction. The report outlines the components and processes that underlie health rankings, explores why such rankings can be difficult to interpret and includes a plain-language checklist to use as a critical evaluative resource when reading health-ranking reports.

    Release date: 2008-09-16
  • 2. The General Social Survey: New Data Overview Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-631-X
    Description:

    This report highlights the latest developments and rationale behind recent cycles of the General Social Survey (GSS). Starting with an overview of the GSS mandate and historic cycle topics, we then focus on two recent cycles related to families in Canada: Family Transitions (2006) and Family, Social Support and Retirement (2007). Finally, we give a summary of what is to come in the 2008 GSS on Social Networks, and describe a special project to mark 'Twenty Years of GSS'.

    The survey collects data over a twelve month period from the population living in private households in the 10 provinces. For all cycles except Cycles 16 and 21, the population aged 15 and older has been sampled. Cycles 16 and 21 sampled persons aged 45 and older.

    Cycle 20 (GSS 2006) is the fourth cycle of the GSS to collect data on families (the first three cycles on the family were in 1990, 1995 and 2001). Cycle 20 covers much the same content as previous cycles on families with some sections revised and expanded. The data enable analysts to measure conjugal and fertility history (chronology of marriages, common-law unions, and children), family origins, children's home leaving, fertility intentions, child custody as well as work history and other socioeconomic characteristics. Questions on financial support agreements or arrangements (for children and the ex-spouse or ex-partner) for separated and divorced families have been modified. Also, sections on social networks, well-being and housing characteristics have been added.

    Release date: 2008-05-27
  • 3. Canadian Cancer Registry System Guide, 2007 Edition Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82-225-X200701010508
    Description:

    The Record Linkage Overview describes the process used in annual internal record linkage of the Canadian Cancer Registry. The steps include: preparation; pre-processing; record linkage; post-processing; analysis and resolution; resolution entry; and, resolution processing.

    Release date: 2008-01-18
  • 4. Canadian Cancer Registry Manuals Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82-225-X
    Description:

    The compendium of Canadian Cancer Registry procedures manuals set out the rules for reporting cancer data to the CCR for all provincial and territorial cancer registries.

    Release date: 2008-01-18
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