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How healthy are Durham Region residents?

Using health indicators to monitor the health status of Durham Region helps us understand where we are doing well and where we can improve. Health data for Durham Region comes from many sources, such as the Census, surveys and hospitals. 

Health Neighbourhoods

Socio-demographic and health indicators for Durham Region’s 50 Health Neighbourhoods

Respiratory Virus Data Tracker

Dashboard with a comprehensive weekly summary of respiratory virus activity in Durham Region, including COVID-19 and influenza.

Population Data Tracker

Dashboard with population counts and demographic indicators for Durham Region and its eight municipalities

Cancer Data Tracker

Dashboard with cancer incidence and mortality data for Durham Region.

Maternal & Infant Health Data Tracker

Technical notes

Dashboard with pregnancy, birth, maternal health and breastfeeding data for Durham Region.

RRFSS Data Explorer

Indicators from the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System – an ongoing health survey of Durham Region adults aged 18+.


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Infographic of Data Tracker Evaluation

Ask a question, report an issue or provide feedback on any of our data trackers.


Alcohol, drugs and smoking

Alcohol

  • Alcohol Use Among Durham Region Students Infographic
  • Alcohol Use Trends in Students
  • Awareness of the Risks of Using Alcohol and Cannabis
  • Binge Drinking in Students
  • Binge Drinking Trends in Students
  • Current Drinking in Students
  • Early Substance Use in Students
  • Early Substance Use Trends in Students
  • Hazardous and Harmful Drinking in Students
  • Healthy Living Behaviours of Young Adults
  • Underage Drinking

Drugs

  • Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Students
  • Awareness of the Risks of Using Alcohol and Cannabis
  • Benzodiazepine Overdose Emergency Department Visits at a Glance
  • Cannabis-Related Emergency Department Visits (Focused Report)
  • Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits at a Glance
  • Cannabis Use in Students
  • Cannabis Use Trends in Students
  • Drinking Alcohol/Using Drugs and Driving
  • Harm Reduction Programming
  • Healthy Living Behaviours of Young Adults
  • Illicit Drug Use in Students
  • Modes of Cannabis Use in Students
  • Opioid Information System
  • Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visits at a Glance
  • Opioid Use in Students
  • Opioid Use Trends in Students
  • Perceived Drug Availability in Students
  • Problem Drug Use in Students
  • Problem Drug Use Trends in Students
  • Riding with drivers who had been drinking alcohol/using drugs
  • Students’ opinions about cannabis legalization
  • Usual source of cannabis

Smoking

  • Current Smoking in Students
  • E-cigarette and Alternative Smoking Device Use in Students
  • Healthy Living Behaviours of Young Adults
  • Smoking Cessation Trends in Adults
  • Smoking Trends in Adults
  • Smoking Trends in Students

Dental and oral health

  • Dental Visits
  • Dental Insurance in Durham Region
  • Oral and Facial Pain and Discomfort
  • Self-Rated Oral Health
  • Water Fluoridation in Durham Region Infographic

Disease prevention and health protection

  • Bedbug Awareness
  • Birth Control Use
  • Condom Use
  • Flu Immunization Trends
  • Immunization Trends
  • Multiple Sexual Partners
  • Sexual Activity in Youth
  • West Nile Virus Awareness and Protection

Health outcomes

  • Hospitalizations in Durham Region Residents, 2017
  • Mortality at a Glance | Infographic

Healthy eating, active living

  • Active Living in Durham Region: Data from the CCHS
  • Active Transportation in Students
  • Active Transportation Trends in Students
  • Body Mass Index Categories in Students
  • Breakfast Consumption Trends in Students
  • Caffeinated Energy Drink Consumption in Students
  • Healthy Eating in Durham Region: Data from the CCHS
  • Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Students
  • Overweight and Obesity Trends in Students
  • Screen Time in Students
  • Screen Time Trends in Students
  • Sleep Duration in Students
  • Sodium Reduction Awareness and Behaviours in Adults
  • Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Students
  • Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption Trends in Students

Infectious diseases

Infographics

  • Chlamydia
  • Enteric Diseases
  • Gonorrhea
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV and AIDS in Durham Region
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections (iGAS)
  • Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
  • Lyme Disease
  • Rabies
  • Syphilis 
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • West Nile Virus

Respiratory Virus Summary Reports

Respiratory Virus Data Tracker

Durham Region Outbreak Status Report

  • COVID-19 in Durham Region 2022/23 Season Infographic
  • Influenza in Durham Region 2023/24 Season Infographic
  • COVID-19 in Durham Region: Comparison of Waves
  • COVID-19: The Emergence of Delta and Omicron Variants in Durham Region
  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Durham Region Residents
  • 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Experience Survey Results
  • Summary of 2021/22 Influenza Season
  • COVID-19 Epi Summary 1 - Describing the Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Epi Summary 2 - Flattening the Curve

Infectious Disease Trends in Ontario: Durham Region compared to Ontario in dashboard from Public Health Ontario

Injury prevention and road safety

  • Cycling-Related Hospitalizations and ED Visits
  • Driving When Tired
  • Fall Prevention in Older Adults
  • Fall-Related Hospitalization and ED Visits
  • Injury Prevention in Durham Region: Data from the CCHS
  • Motor Vehicle-Related Hospitalizations and ED Visits
  • Pedestrian-Related Emergency Department Visits at a Glance
  • Seat Belt Use in Drivers
  • Seat Belt Use in Passengers
  • Sports-Related Hospitalizations and ED Visits

Maternal and infant health

Maternal & Infant Health Data Tracker

  • Infant Feeding and Socioeconomic Factors
  • Infant Feeding in Adolescent Mothers
  • Formula Introduction and Breastfeeding
  • Introduction of Liquids and Solids
  • Infant Feeding Trends | Infographic

Mental health and well-being

  • Bullied at School
  • Bullying Others at School
  • Bullying Trends in Students
  • Consultation with a Mental Health Professional
  • Cyberbullied
  • Cyberbullying Others
  • Cyberbullying Trends in Students
  • Daily Social Media Use in Students
  • Elevated Psychological Distress in Students
  • Elevated Stress in Students
  • Facts on Sense of Community Belonging
  • Fighting at School
  • Home Life in Students
  • Intentional Self-Harm Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits at a Glance
  • Mental Health Effect on Students Grades
  • Mental Health in Durham Region: Data from the CCHS
  • Mental Health Surveillance in Youth - Infographic
  • Mental Health Visits in Students
  • Mental Health and Well-Being Among Durham Region Students Infographic
  • Mental Illness at a Glance
  • Problematic Technology Use in Students
  • School Life in Students
  • Self-Reported Health
  • Self-Reported Mental Health in Students
  • Self-Reported Mental Health Trends in Students
  • Stress at Work
  • Stress in Life
  • Suicide Attempts in Students
  • Suicide Attempt Trends in Students
  • Suicide Ideation in Students
  • Suicide Ideation Trends in Students
  • Threatened or Injured with a Weapon at School

Data tracker feedback

  • Data Tracker Feedback Survey
  • Infographic of Data Tracker Evaluation

More Durham Health Stats are available on our Health Care Professionals page.

 

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