Health

Fewer Ottawa residents smoke and more are physically active compared to the overall Canadian population

Ottawa is a relatively physically active city

Over a third of Ottawans are overweight

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in our region

Ottawa has low rates of premature and potentially avoidable mortality

Ottawa has relatively low rates of arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure

Rates of stroke requiring hospitalization increase as income level decreases, but overall rates are declining

Mental health affects many Ottawa residents

Suicide rates are higher for males and peak in middle age

Self-injury hospitalizations in Ottawa have decreased in most recent years

The proportion of Ottawa residents with a regular doctor remains steady

The performance of Ottawa’s three main general hospitals varies considerably across indicators

Ottawa has a comparatively low rate of preventable hospitalizations

Hospitals make up the largest share of LHIN-funded services

The Champlain LHIN's overall performance is comparatively fair