Health Statistics: Canadian Stats

StatsCan is the key source for statistical data in Canada. Search for your topic, or browse by subject under Health. A complicated website, the summary tables are usually the simplest to use. Consult the list of Health summary tables. Check the Daily for the latest reports.

To do an Advanced Search at the Statistics Canada Library, go to: https://sttc.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB/default/search/advanced

To use the Summon Discovery interface, use this link: http://statcan.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/advanced

There are over 400 infographics to choose from that are arranged on the website into categories including Health.

Has some statistical information throughout the page, but not always easily found. Use the search function to search for your topic and add the keyword statistics.

Provides links and descriptions on health care services, Aboriginal family health, nutrition, diseases, non-insured health benefits and health reports.

Independent, not-for-profit organization providing statistics on Canadian health care, including national and provincial numbers on health care professions, spending, and services. Use the Quick Stats section of the website, or search for a specific topic.

An excellent site for information on disease prevention, and individual and community related information about promoting healthy lifestyles.

Stats on incidence and mortality rates of cancer in Canada, broken down by types of cancer, age, gender and province/territory.

Stats on the registered nursing workforce in Canada from 1980 on. Also has nursing education stats and certification rates.