Community Health Data for Ontario

Description

Administered by Statistics Canada, the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) collects detailed information on the health status of Canadians. CommunityHealth takes the latest available survey data (2015-2016) and provides 471 variables to better understand and target Canadians based on health-related topics, including their ailments, health care utilization, self-esteem, body mass index and fitness level. Available for all census geography levels.  

SAMPLE QUESTIONS IT CAN ANSWER

• Based on asthma incidence, in which municipalities should I be marketing my asthma treatment?

• Which neighbourhoods in my area are more likely to have residents who smoke?

• What is the general health profile of my region? What attitudes or activities should I promote to better align my company’s wellness programs?

• How frequently do people engage in physical activity?

• Which areas in my region have the greatest prevalence of diabetes, and how do we better communicate with them regarding prevention and treatment programs?

Spatial reference and data type

This data is available in geographic co-ordinates and is stored as Excel files as well as shapefiles (joined to Stats Can geographic boundaries)

Data access

To request this data, please fill out the Ask-Us form and include which layers (shapefiles) you are interested in obtaining. The dataset will be shared with you via OneDrive upon completion of the data release agreement form. You may also make an in-person appointment using the same form.

Use restrictions/licensing/copyright

This material is provided for academic, research, teaching, and personal use only. A data release agreement must be agreed to before the data is delivered. 

Citation

CommunityHealth [computer file]. Toronto, Ontario: Environics Analytics, [2016].