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The Reference maps cover Health regions and peer groups that are part of the Health Indicators Program. Each map in the series displays the boundaries and codes of health regions and peer groups or dissemination areas, and their names. "Health region" refers to administrative areas defined by the provincial ministries of health. For complete Canadian coverage, each of the northern territories also represents a health region.
To effectively compare areas with similar socio-economic characteristics, health regions have been aggregated into “peer groups” using a statistical, objective method. The final result is a set of ten peer groups ranging in size from 3 to 25 health regions with membership crossing provincial boundaries. Health regions are identified by a four-digit code. Peer groups are classified by letters A-J which have been added to the health region codes in this map series. The maps were created in colour and the peer groups are coloured according to the following values:
Peer group A = Rose
Peer group B = Green
Peer group C = Light Pink
Peer group D = Yellow
Peer group E = Purple
Peer group F = Lime green
Peer group G = Red
Peer group H = Dusty Rose
Peer group I = Beige
Peer group J = Brown
There are 15 Reference maps in this series and inset maps were created to show detail for the more concentrated areas.
Data tables for Health Indicator reference maps: