General Population Health

Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Ottawa, 2016

The Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Ottawa 2016 report summarizes relationships between income or neighbourhood socio-economic advantage and thirteen health-related measures, Those in low income groups or low advantage neighbourhoods are more likely to experience poor outcomes on 9 of the 13 health-related measures compared to the high income groups or most advantaged neighbourhoods. Based on the evidence presented in this report, there is a need to address health inequities in Ottawa - to continue to work towards improving overall population health while collectively working to narrow the health equity gap for disadvantaged populations.

Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Ottawa, 2016 (PDF) [625 KB]

State of Ottawa's Health, 2014

The State of Ottawa's Health 2014 report provides an overview of key health conditions and indicators that have a significant impact on the health of Ottawa's population.
State of Ottawa's Health, 2014 - Full report [PDF 8 MB]
State of Ottawa's Health, 2014 - Infographics [PDF 2 MB]

Morbidity and Mortality in Ottawa 2012

The Morbidity and Mortality in Ottawa 2012 report provides an epidemiological overview of morbidity and mortality in the City of Ottawa, where possible compared to the rest of Ontario. These data help assess causes of morbidity and mortality. Indicators of morbidity and mortality include hospitalization rates, life expectancy and mortality rates.
Morbidity and Mortality in Ottawa 2012 report [7.7 MB]