Health Statistics and Reports for Health Care Professionals
Health and Disease Surveillance
Lambton Public Health monitors the health status of our community and conducts surveillance on diseases of public health significance.
Local Reports
The following resources provide insights into the health of our population at the local level. This may include specific municipalities, Lambton County as a whole, or the Erie St. Clair Region. In some reports, users must select the region of interest from a drop-down menu.
If you have a specific question about local health statistics that is not captured in the resources below, please contact LPH-Epi-Eval@county-lambton.on.ca.
Canadian Community Health Survey
This comprehensive, cross-sectional survey collects data on the health status, health care utilization, and determinants of health of the Canadian population. It provides valuable insights into trends in chronic diseases, mental health, lifestyle factors, and other key public health indicators.
Infectious Disease Trends in Ontario-
This Public Health Ontario resource offers annual surveillance reports on infectious diseases across Ontario. It provides critical data on the incidence and trends of diseases that are legally reportable, helping health care professionals stay informed about public health risks in their regions.
Seasonal Infectious Diseases Bulletin
Developed by Lambton Public Health, this resource offers annual surveillance reports on infectious diseases across Ontario. It provides critical data on the incidence and trends of diseases that are reportable, allowing health care professionals to stay informed about public health risks in their regions.
Respiratory Virus Dashboard
Public Health Ontario offers this interactive tool that tracks respiratory virus activity in Ontario, offering weekly updates on viruses such as influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. It is a key resource for monitoring seasonal trends and guiding public health responses to respiratory illnesses.
Viral Respiratory Mapper
This tool maps viral respiratory infection trends across Ontario. It integrates clinical data to visualize the impact of respiratory illnesses in various regions, assisting in public health planning and health care resource allocation.
Ontario Cancer Profiles
This interactive platform from Cancer Care Ontario provides in-depth cancer statistics by geographic region in Ontario. It offers insights into cancer incidence, mortality, and screening rates, supporting evidence-based planning for cancer care and prevention initiatives.
Lambton County Inspection Results
This resource provides access to a comprehensive collection of public health inspection reports from Lambton County. Visitors can explore detailed findings on various health inspections, including food safety, water quality, and environmental health.
Public Health Reports
Lambton Public Health offers a variety of public health reports that provide insight into health trends, issues, and initiatives within Lambton County. Users can access statistical data, community health assessments, and program evaluations that highlight the health needs of the population.
Public Health Snapshots
The Snapshots resource from Public Health Ontario offers concise, visual summaries of key health data and statistics on various public health topics such as chronic disease, injuries, health behaviours, health equity, mortality, reproductive and child health, substance use and overall health.
Substance Use and Harms Tool
The link leads to the Substance Use Harms Tool provided by Public Health Ontario, which offers data and analysis on the impacts of substance use in the region. It serves as a resource for understanding various harms associated with substance use, aiding public health professionals and policymakers in their efforts to address these issues.
Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool
The Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool from the Ontario Drug Policy Network is a comprehensive resource designed to provide detailed insights into opioid use and related outcomes across Ontario. This interactive tool allows users to access various indicators related to opioids.
Ontario Public Health Libraries Association
The Public Health Research Search Tool, provided by the Ontario Public Health Libraries Association, is an invaluable resource for accessing a wide range of public health literature. Users can conduct customized searches to find research articles, reports, and studies relevant to various public health topics.
Ontario Marginalization Index (ON-Marg 2021)
The Ontario Marginalization Index is a critical resource developed by Public Health Ontario that provides insights into social and economic factors affecting health equity across the province. This tool categorizes communities based on levels of marginalization, taking into account factors such as income, education, and social isolation.
Landscape of Prescription Stimulant Use
This publication from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network offers an in-depth analysis of prescription stimulant use in Ontario. It examines trends in prescribing practices, usage patterns, and associated health outcomes.
Mental Health Dashboard
The Mental Health Dashboard from ICES presents a comprehensive overview of mental health data in Ontario. This interactive tool allows users to explore various metrics, including service utilization, prevalence rates, and demographic trends related to mental health conditions.
Air Quality Health Index
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) from Air Quality Ontario provides real-time information on air quality levels and their potential health impacts. Users can access data specific to their location, including pollutant concentrations and health recommendations based on current air quality conditions.
Municipal Quality of Life Dashboard
This publication from Statistics Canada presents a comprehensive overview of key health indicators that reflect the well-being of Canadians. It includes data on various health determinants, outcomes, and access to healthcare services.
Indigenous Population Profile
This Statistics Canada product presents information from the Census of Population focusing on the Indigenous identity population and Indigenous households of various geographic areas. These geographic areas include Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, census divisions, census subdivisions, Métis settlements, Inuit regions, and First Nation or Indian band and Tribal Council areas. Data are available for the Indigenous identity population by age groups and gender for selected socio-demographic characteristics.
Census Profile – Lambton County, 2021
The 2021 Census Data Visualization Tool from Statistics Canada provides an interactive platform for exploring and analyzing demographic and socioeconomic data from the latest census. Users can visualize trends and patterns through customizable charts and maps, making complex data more accessible and understandable.
Census Program Data Viewer
The 2021 Census Data Profiles from Statistics Canada provide an in-depth look at the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of Canadian communities. This resource allows users to access detailed profiles based on various themes, including health, education, and employment.
Lambton Opioid Dashboard
The Lambton Public Health Opioid Dashboard is a vital resource that provides real-time data and insights into opioid use and its impacts within the community. Users can explore key metrics such as opioid-related overdoses, emergency room visits, opioid-related deaths and naloxone distribution patterns.
Automated Opioid News Event-based Surveillance (AONES)
The A-ONES (Analytics for Ontario’s Emergency Services) platform, developed by KFL&A Public Health, provides data visualization and analytics tools for emergency services across Ontario. It helps public health units, paramedics, and other emergency responders’ access and analyze real-time data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve response strategies.
Canadian Neighbourhood Change Explorer
The Canadian Neighbourhood Change Explorer is an interactive tool that visualizes demographic and socioeconomic changes across Canadian neighborhoods using census data. It allows users to analyze trends and patterns in various communities.
National & Provincial
The following resources provide insights about the health of our population at the provincial or national level.
FluWatch – Influenza Monitoring in Canada
FluWatch is Canada’s national influenza surveillance system, tracking flu activity across the country. It provides weekly reports on flu viruses, helping health care providers anticipate and respond to seasonal influenza trends.
Health Statistics
A hub for Canadian health data, this resource offers access to statistics on various health topics such as chronic diseases, mental health, and life expectancy. It provides in-depth analyses, surveys, and reports essential for research and policy-making.
Health System Performance Reporting
This resource offers performance indicators and data on the quality of care delivered across Ontario’s health system. It allows health care providers to evaluate service effectiveness, patient outcomes, and access to care at regional and provincial levels.
Your Health System: In Depth
The Canadian Institute for Health Information provides a detailed analysis of Ontario’s health care system. This resource covers health expenditures, patient outcomes, and system performance metrics, helping users understand system strengths and gaps.
Health Infobase
Health Infobase offers interactive data tools and reports on public health topics like chronic diseases, mental health, and risk factors affecting Canadians. The platform supports health research, policy development, and public health interventions across the country.
Prevention System Quality Index
This resource tracks key health indicators related to chronic disease prevention in Ontario. It includes data on chronic disease risk factors and social determinants of health.
PHAC- Health of People in Canada Dashboard
This interactive dashboard provides up-to-date data on the health of Canadians, offering insights into mortality, morbidity, and the social determinants of health. It is a useful tool for public health professionals aiming to understand the current health landscape.
Ontario Data Catalogue
The Ontario Data Catalogue from the Government of Ontario serves as a comprehensive resource for accessing a wide array of datasets related to various sectors, including health, environment, and social services. Users can explore, analyze, and download data that informs decision-making and public policy.
The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS)
The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS), conducted by CAMH, is a biennial, anonymous survey of Ontario students in grades 7–12. Running since 1977, it tracks trends in substance use, mental health, physical health, and other risk behaviors. The data helps inform health policies, programs, and services for youth across the province.