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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

Health Neighbourhoods

The RRFSS Data Explorer

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

Explore the RRFSS Data Explorer

Population Data Tracker

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

Explore the Durham Region Population Data Tracker

Cancer Data Tracker

Dashboard with cancer incidence and mortality data for Durham Region.

Explore the Durham Cancer Data Tracker

Maternal & Infant Health Data Tracker

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

Explore the Maternal & Infant Health Data Tracker

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking Cessation Trends in Adults
  • Smoking Trends in Adults
  • Smoking Trends in Students

Dental and oral health

  • Dental Visits
  • Facts on Dental Insurance
  • 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 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
  • Food Insecurity
  • Leisure Time Physical Activity
  • Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Students
  • Overweight and Obesity in Adults
  • Overweight and Obesity in Youth
  • 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
  • Vegetable and Fruit Consumption

Infectious diseases

Infographics

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

COVID-19

Durham Region COVID-19 Data Tracker

  • Epi Summary 1 - Describing the Pandemic
  • Epi Summary 2 - Flattening the Curve
  • The Emergence of Delta and Omicron Variants in Durham Region
  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Durham Region Residents

Influenza

Durham Region Flu Tracker

  • Influenza in Durham Region 2021/22 Season Infographic
  • Summary of 2021/22 Influenza Season

Infectious Disease Trends in Ontario

Durham Region compared to Ontario in dashboard from Public Health Ontario

Injury prevention and road safety

  • Cell Phone Use While Driving
  • Cycling-Related Hospitalizations and ED Visits
  • Driving When Tired
  • Fall Prevention in Older Adults
  • Fall-Related Hospitalization and ED Visits
  • 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 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

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

 

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