General Population Health

Population Health Status Reports

State of Ottawa's Health, 2018

This report provides an overview of the health of Ottawa’s population, including information about the demographic characteristics of Ottawa residents; key measures of general health such as longevity, disease prevalence and hospital visits; and behaviours that affect health, such as physical activity and substance use. More detailed information on the topics described in this report can be found in the health profiles available online at the OPH Research & Statistics web page.

State of Ottawa's Health, 2018 (PDF) [1 MB]
 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]

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