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  • 1,071. Cancer incidence in Canada (1992-2002) Archived
    Table: 84-601-X20040017834
    Description:

    The annual Cancer Incidence in Canada tables provide information on the number of new cases and rates of cancer tumours and patients from 1992 onwards by five-year age-groups and sex for all Canadian provinces and territories as well as information on the primary ICD-O-3 sites of cancer.

    Release date: 2004-05-06
  • 1,072. 2002 General Social Survey Cycle 16: Aging and Social Support - Tables Archived
    Table: 89-583-X
    Description:

    Cycle 16 of the 2002 General Social Survey (GSS) was on 'Aging and Social Support.' Data were collected over an 11-month period from February to December 2002 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 received by seniors because of long-term health problems, the prevalence of informal care given to seniors because of long-term health problems and consequences of providing care to seniors. All tables are available by sex and age groups, and for Canada and the provinces.

    Note: For a detailed analysis, please see the document 'The Consequences of Caring for an Aging Society' (Catalogue no. 89-582-XIE).

    Release date: 2003-09-02
  • 1,073. Children with Disabilities and Their Families - Tables Archived
    Table: 89-586-X
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    The 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children whose everyday activities are limited because of a condition or health problem. A sample of those persons who answered " Yes" to the 2001 Census disability filter questions were included in the PALS survey population. Approximately 8,000 children (aged 0 to 14) living in households in the 10 provinces were selected to participate in the children's component of the survey. Persons living in institutions, on Indian reserves and in the Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut were excluded. The data were collected after the 2001 Census, between September 2001 and January 2002. Note that information on children with disabilities was gathered through interviews with their parents or guardians.

    These tables contain PALS data on children aged 5 to 14 who have disabilities and the impact of their disability on the daily activities and employment situation of their families.Specific themes covered are:-help with everyday activities received by children with disabilities;-parents access to help; formal and informal-impacts of the child's disability on the family's employment situation;-children's access to specialized aids and services; and household income.

    Tables are presented by severity of disability of children with disabilities, for Canada and provinces.

    Release date: 2003-07-29
  • 1,074. Cancer survival statistics Archived
    Table: 84-601-X20030027833
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    The Cancer Survival Statistics tables provide site-specific five-year observed and relative survival estimates for cases diagnosed from 1992 onwards (colorectal, lung, prostate and female breast cancer cases only). In addition to age-specific and age-standardized national (excl. Quebec) estimates, all ages (15 to 99 years) and age-standardized provincial estimates are available.

    Release date: 2003-07-03
  • 1,075. Disability Supports in Canada, 2001 - Tables Archived
    Table: 89-581-X
    Description:

    The 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children who are limited because of a physical condition or health problem. A sample of those persons who answered "Yes" to the 2001 Census disability filter questions were included in the PALS survey population. Approximately 35,000 adults and 8,000 children living in private or collective households in the 10 provinces were selected to participate in the survey. The data were collected in the fall of 2001.

    These tables contain data on the use of and need for supports for adults with disabilities, by sex and age groups, for Canada and the provinces.

    Note: For a detailed analysis, please see the document A Profile of Disability in Canada, 2001 (Catalogue no. 89-577-XIE).

    Release date: 2003-03-25
  • 1,076. Canadian Community Health Survey Optional Content and Related Tables Archived
    Table: 82-577-X
    Description:

    Optional content to the Canadian Community Health Survey was negotiated by some provinces or territories and for some health regions. The data from that content provide information on the following variables: self esteem, mastery, alcohol dependence, sedentary activities, changes made to improve health, decision latitude at work, home care utilization, social support, influenza immunization, bicycle-helmet use, condom use, tobacco alternatives, smoking cessation aids, physical check-up, eye examination, dental visits, breast examinations and breast self-examinations, blood pressure check, suicidal thoughts and attempts, distress, moods, and spirituality.

    Related tables to the Canadian Community Health Survey provide information on the following variables: unmet health-care needs, prostate-specific antigen and former smokers.

    Release date: 2003-03-03
  • 1,077. A Profile of Disability in Canada, 2001 - Tables Archived
    Table: 89-579-X
    Description:

    The 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children whose everyday activities are limited because of a condition or health problem. A sample of those persons who answered 'Yes' to the 2001 Census disability filter questions were included in the PALS survey population. Approximately 35,000 adults and 8,000 children living in private and some collective households in the 10 provinces were selected to participate in the survey. The data were collected after the 2001 Census, in the fall of 2001.

    These tables contain data on the number of adults and children with disabilities, disability rates, as well as the type and severity of disability, by age and sex, for Canada and the provinces.

    Release date: 2002-12-03
  • 1,078. Body mass index (BMI), Canadian standard, territories
    Table: 13-10-0435-01
    Geography: Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Body mass index (BMI), Canadian standard, by age group and sex, household population aged 20 to 64 excluding pregnant women, territories.
    Release date: 2002-05-03
  • 1,079. Body mass index (BMI), International standard, territories
    Table: 13-10-0436-01
    Geography: Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Body mass index (BMI), International standard, by age group and sex, household population aged 20 to 64 excluding pregnant women, territories.
    Release date: 2002-05-03
  • 1,080. National Population Health Survey - Public Use Microdata Files - Household Component Archived
    Public use microdata: 82M0009X
    Description:

    The National Population Health Survey (NPHS) used the Labour Force Survey sampling frame to draw the initial sample of approximately 20,000 households starting in 1994 and for the sample top-up this third cycle. The survey is conducted every two years. The sample collection is distributed over four quarterly periods followed by a follow-up period and the whole process takes a year. In each household, some limited health information is collected from all household members and one person in each household is randomly selected for a more in-depth interview.

    The survey is designed to collect information on the health of the Canadian population and related socio-demographic information. The first cycle of data collection began in 1994, and continues every second year thereafter. The survey is designed to produce both cross-sectional and longitudinal estimates. The questionnaires includes content related to health status, use of health services, determinants of health, a health index, chronic conditions and activity restrictions. The use of health services is probed through visits to health care providers, both traditional and non-traditional, and the use of drugs and other mediciations. Health determinants include smoking, alcohol use and physical activity. A special focus content for this cycle includes family medical history with questions about certain chronic conditions among immediate family members and when they were acquired. As well, a section on self care has also been included this cycle. The socio-demographic information includes age, sex, education, ethnicity, household income and labour force status.

    Release date: 2000-12-19
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  • 1. A Snapshot of Canadian Veterans with Disabilities, 2022
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024049
    Description: The infographic presents data on Canadian Veterans with disabilities, including the types of disabilities, prevalence amongst age groups, potential causes, unmet needs for assistive aids, devices or technologies, and the proportion of Veterans receiving disability benefits.
    Release date: 2024-11-06
  • 2. Pain-related disabilities, 2022
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024050
    Description: Utilizing data from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, this infographic highlights the trends and experiences of persons with pain-related disabilities. This release is part of a series of infographics that focus on specific disability types.
    Release date: 2024-11-06
  • 3. Qualitative analysis of substances in the wastewater of Canadian cities July to December 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202431139281
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-11-06
  • 4. Self-reported oral health problems in the Canadian population living in the provinces November 2023 to March 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202429738387
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-10-23
  • 5. From BpTRU to OMRON: The impact of changing automated blood pressure measurement devices on adult population estimates of blood pressure and hypertension
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202401000001
    Description: In Cycle 7 (2022), the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) introduced the OMRON (OM) IntelliSense HEM-907XL blood pressure (BP) monitor after using the BpTRU (BT) BPM-300 BP monitor for six cycles. This study assess differences between adult BP values measured by both devices and whether equations could be developed to compare BP measurements taken using the two devices.
    Release date: 2024-10-16
  • 6. Trends in household food insecurity from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2017 to 2022
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202401000002
    Description: Income-related food insecurity is an important determinant of health. This study aimed to provide an update on the food security status of Canadian households using the most recent available data from a health-oriented national-level survey. This study also examined trends in food insecurity since 2017, and how these have tracked with changes in price inflation.
    Release date: 2024-10-16
  • 7. Child care for young children with disabilities
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202401000003
    Description: More than half (56%) of Canadian children aged 0 to 5 years are in non-parental child care, but data on child care attendance among children with disabilities is limited. This study examines child care participation among young children with disabilities in Canada, with a focus on different disability types.
    Release date: 2024-10-16
  • 8. 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: 2024-10-16
  • 9. Access to prescription insurance and medication use during the COVID-19 pandemic among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in the provinces
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022024003
    Description: The paper presents analysis using data from the Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals during the Pandemic (SAHCPDP) to examine prevalence of prescription insurance, the impact of the pandemic on prescription insurance coverage, medication use, the relationship between appointment scheduling issues and inability to obtain new prescriptions, out-of-pocket medication spending, and the relationship between prescription insurance coverage and medication non-adherence due to cost among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in the provinces.
    Release date: 2024-10-15
  • 10. Detailed data on confirmed cases of COVID-19 January·15,·2020, to July·27,·2024 (revised data)
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202428523503
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-10-11
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  • 31. There's Omegas in Those Hemp Seeds Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004020
    Description:

    This activity focusses on fat in our diet. The discussion centres on the nutritional benefits of omega fatty acids, which are found in hemp and other oilseeds.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 32. Growing Herbs for the Medicine Chest Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004021
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In this activity, students learn about the different medicinal herbs that are being grown on Canadian farms.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 33. Canadian Community Health Survey - Methodological overview Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82-003-X20010036099
    Description:

    Cycle 1.1 of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) will provide information for 136 health regions. A brief overview of the CCHS design, sampling strategy, interviewing procedures, data collection and processing is presented.

    Release date: 2002-03-13
  • 34. Guide to Health Statistics Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82-573-G
    Description:

    The Guide to health statistics leads to health-related information with links to vital statistics such as births, deaths, marriages and divorces, to cancer statistics, health determinants, health status, health care, smoking and tobacco use and more. There is also information on cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys from the Canadian Community Health Survey and the National Population Health Survey.

    This user's guide has been developed by Health Statistics Division to facilitate access on health information at Statistics Canada. It includes information with links to products and programs from Health Statistics Division, other divisions at Statistics Canada and other health related programs outside Statistics Canada.

    Release date: 2000-10-11
  • 35. Cancer Record, Newsletter for Cancer Registries in Canada Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82F0081X
    Description:

    The Cancer Record is a newsletter for cancer registries in Canada. Its main purpose is to improve the quality and consistency of data submitted to the Canadian Cancer Registry. The goals of the newsletter are to establish and continue communication among cancer registry personnel, establish a mechanism for identifying and resolving coding or reporting inconsistencies in the national registry and update cancer registries regarding the continued development at the national level.

    Release date: 2000-05-24
  • 36. Factors associated with nursing home entry for elders in Manitoba, Canada Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 11-522-X19990015676
    Description:

    As the population ages, a greater demand for long-term care services and, in particular, nursing homes is expected. Policy analysts continue to search for alternative, less costly forms of care for the elderly and have attempted to develop programs to delay or prevent nursing-home entry. Health care administrators required information for planning the future demand for nursing-home services. This study assesses the relative importance of predisposing, enabling, and need characteristics in predicting and understanding nursing-home entry.

    Release date: 2000-03-02
  • 37. Information About the National Population Health Survey Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82F0068X
    Description:

    This document gives information concerning the National Population Health Survey (NPHS). Annexed is the questionnaire of NPHS 1996-97, a comparison table between the cycles, general information on the NPHS and a list of NPHS products and services, as well as an excerpt from The daily of May 29, 1998 (data release of the NPHS: Cycle 2). The questionnaire includes content related to health status, use of health services, determinants of health and a range of demographic and economic information.

    Release date: 1999-01-27
  • 38. Health Statistics: Catalogue of Products and Services Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 82F0058X
    Description:

    This catalogue provides a comprehensive reference to health information available from Statistics Canada. The products, services and surveys listed in this publication cover such broad subject areas as vital statistics, health status, health determinants, and health care.

    Release date: 1998-10-21
  • 39. National Work Injuries Statistics Program
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 2605
    Description: This survey was conducted to collect accident information in Canada.
  • 40. Hospital Morbidity Database
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3203
    Description: The Hospital Morbidity Database (HMDB) is a national database containing demographic, administrative and clinical data on inpatient hospitalizations in Canada.

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