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  • 2,841. General Social Survey - Health
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3894
    Description: The two primary objectives of the General Social Survey (GSS) are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time; and to provide information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. The core content on health covered short and long term disability, well-being, height and weight, health problems, smoking alcohol use, physical activity, sleep and use of health care services.
  • 2,842. Youth Smoking Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4401
    Description: The main objective of the Youth Smoking Survey (YSS) is to provide current information on the smoking behaviour of students in grades 5 to 9 (in Quebec primary school grades 5 and 6 and secondary school grades 1 to 3), and to measure changes that occurred since the last time the survey was conducted. Additionally, the survey collects basic data on alcohol and drug use by students in grades 7 to 9 (in Quebec secondary 1 to 3). Results of the Youth Smoking Survey will help with the evaluation of anti-smoking and anti-drug use programs, as well as with the development of new programs.
  • 2,843. Canada's Alcohol and Other Drugs Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4408
    Description: The data will be used by Health Canada, the Health Promotion Directorate as well as Researchers for alcohol and other drug use in Canada. Information will be used to inform the decision making and program planning efforts of policy makers, practitioners and researchers.
  • 2,844. Survey on Smoking in Canada
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4409
    Description: The main purpose of this survey is to collect data to monitor cigarette smoking in Canada and attempt to measure the effect of cigarette price reductions on smoking behaviour.
  • 2,845. Sun Exposure Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4419
    Description: The results from this survey will be used to develop new programs to educate and inform the public, and to determine the need for new services.
  • 2,846. Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4440
    Description: The main objective of the survey is to provide continual and reliable data on tobacco, alcohol and drug use and related issues, with the primary focus on 15 to 24 year olds.
  • 2,847. General Social Survey - Caregiving and Care Receiving
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4502
    Description: The two primary objectives of the General Social Survey (GSS) are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time; and to provide information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. The purpose of this survey is to provide a snapshot of the lives of caregivers and care receivers in today's Canada.
  • 2,848. Health Services Access Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5002
    Description: The objective of the survey was to provide information on the experiences of respondents in using some selected health care services. The survey focused on two main topics: waiting for specialized services for a new illness or condition and access to basic health care.
  • 2,849. National Population Health Survey: Health Institutions Component, Longitudinal
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5003
    Description: The NPHS Health Institutions Component survey data support national level estimates only.
  • 2,850. National Population Health Survey: North Component
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5004
    Description: The National Population Health Survey (NPHS) collects information related to the health of the Canadian population and related socio-demographic information.
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  • 1. The scoop on vitamin D: Sources for every season
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023067
    Description: This infographic details the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy among the Canadian population aged 3 to 79 by focusing on risk factors as well as behaviours that can reduce the likelihood of low vitamin D.
    Release date: 2024-07-18
  • 2. The association between rurality, places of care and the location of death of long-term care home residents with dementia: A population-based study
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202400700001
    Description: Individuals who are nearing death report a preference to be cared for and to die outside of hospital. The reasons for this preference are complex and multifactorial. This study examined differences in the use of end-of-life acute care and the location of death among residents with dementia in rural long-term care homes, compared with those in urban long-term care homes, in Ontario, Canada.
    Release date: 2024-07-17
  • 3. Mental health among women and girls of diverse backgrounds in Canada before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: An intersectional analysis
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202400700002
    Description: Mental health disparity is associated with diverse characteristics, such as gender, socioeconomic status, Indigenous identity, immigrant status, race, disability, and sexual orientation. However, intersectional studies on women’s mental health have been rare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic period. To fill this research gap, this study examines women’s and girls’ self-reported mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using seven characteristics, including Indigenous identity, immigrant status, racialized background, LGB+ sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status (low income and unemployment).
    Release date: 2024-07-17
  • 4. Health Reports
    Journals and periodicals: 82-003-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Health Reports, published by the Health Analysis Division of Statistics Canada, is a peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research. It is designed for a broad audience that includes health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. The journal publishes articles of wide interest that contain original and timely analyses of national or provincial/territorial surveys or administrative databases. New articles are published electronically each month.

    Health Reports had an impact factor of 5.0 for 2022 and a five-year impact factor of 5.6. All articles are indexed in PubMed. Our online catalogue is free and receives more than 700,000 visits per year. External submissions are welcome.
    Release date: 2024-07-17
  • 5. COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in private dwellings in Canada: An analysis of social determinants of health and health inequalities
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001
    Description: This article provides insights into the rates of COVID-19 mortality among First Nations peoples and Métis living in private dwellings and the social determinants of COVID-19 mortality among these populations using data from the 2016 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts linked to the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death Database from 2016 to 2021.
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 6. Study: COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in Canada 2020 and 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419838484
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 7. Detailed preliminary data on confirmed cases of COVID-19 January 15, 2020, to July 5, 2024 (revised data)
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419423503
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-07-12
  • 8. A profile of 2SLGBTQ+ persons with disabilities, 2022
    Articles and reports: 89-654-X2024002
    Description: Using data from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD), this factsheet examines the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ persons with disabilities. It provides information on various sociodemographic and disability characteristics, such as age, disability type, severity of disability, and employment. It also includes comparisons to the non-2SLGBTQ+ persons with disabilities population by age group.
    Release date: 2024-07-08
  • 9. Reports on Disability and Accessibility in Canada
    Journals and periodicals: 89-654-X
    Description: The Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is a national survey of Canadians aged 15 and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.
    Release date: 2024-07-08
  • 10. An update on the profile of children with affirmative responses to the 2021 Census questions on difficulties with activities of daily living
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400600006
    Description: This study presents an updated sociodemographic profile of children aged 0 to 14 years with affirmative responses largely based on parent reports to the questions on the 2021 Census long-form questionnaire about difficulties with activities of daily living.
    Release date: 2024-06-26
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  • 81. Canadian Survey of Experiences with Primary Health Care
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5138
    Description: The general purpose of the survey is to measure Canadians' experiences with health care, specifically, experiences with various types of doctors and clinics, access to different types of health care including emergency room and prescription medication use. Special attention was given to respondents diagnosed with certain chronic conditions in terms of their general experiences and their participation in managing their own health care.
  • 82. Longitudinal and International Study of Adults
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5144
    Description: The Longitudinal and International Study of Adults collects information from people across Canada about their jobs, education, health and family. The study is also interested in how changes in these areas have affected people's lives. This survey aims to help improve education, employment, training and social services in Canada.
  • 83. Canadian Community Health Survey - Healthy Aging
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5146
    Description: The purpose of the Canadian Community Health Survey - Healthy Aging is to collect new information about the factors, influences and processes that contribute to healthy aging. The survey focuses on the health of Canadians aged 45 and over.
  • 84. Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination Content Module - Test
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5152
    Description: Statistics Canada is conducting a test of new survey modules on mental health stigma and discrimination. In addition to the new modules, the test questionnaire includes Canadian Community Health Survey modules on general health, health status, income and sociodemographic characteristics.
  • 85. Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canada
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5160
    Description: The purpose of the Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canada (SLCDC) is to provide information on the impact of chronic disease on individuals, as well as how people with chronic disease manage their health condition.
  • 86. Life After Service Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5172
    Description: This is a national longitudinal survey that collects information on the transition from military to civilian life, general health and well-being, chronic conditions, labour force participation and other related information. An important goal of the survey is to understand the transition period from military to civilian life and health outcomes in Canadian Veterans.
  • 87. Survey on Living with Neurological Conditions in Canada
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5182
    Description: The purpose of the Survey on Living with Neurological Conditions in Canada is to collect new information about Canadians' experiences with chronic neurological conditions. The survey will report on various factors that impact on health for individuals living with these conditions, their families and caregivers.
  • 88. Pilot Survey on Tobacco Use
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5184
    Description: This pilot survey asks both smokers and non-smokers about their past and present smoking habits, their attitudes towards smoking, and other related issues.
  • 89. Childhood National Immunization Coverage Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5185
    Description: The purpose of the Childhood National Immunization Coverage Survey is to collect information on national immunization coverage for childhood vaccines.
  • 90. Survey of Neurological Conditions in Institutions in Canada
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5187
    Description: This survey collects data on the prevalence of several neurological conditions in long-term care facilities.

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