Technical Notes (pdf - print format)

These notes provide general comments to assist with accurate interpretation of the health indicators. Please see the descriptions for specific information on indicator definitions, sources, calculation methods, and other details. Additional information on interpretation, comparability, relevant standards/benchmarks, and other material is available upon request.

• Regional health indicators
• Health status indicators based on vital statistics (Statistics Canada - STC)
• Indicators based on Cancer Incidence (STC) -- data coming soon
• Indicators based on National Population Health Survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (STC)
• Indicators based on 1996 Census data (STC)
• Indicators based on 1996 to 1999 labour force data (STC)
• Health System Indicators (Canadian Institute for Health Information - CIHI)
• Appendix 1
• Appendix 2
• Appendix 3

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