Health equity and population health: Reports and releases

Over the next 20 years, Canada’s seniors population — those age 65 and older — is expected to grow by 68%. Explore more in this infographic.

Alcohol harm — the negative consequences of alcohol consumption — is a serious and growing health concern and a leading cause of injury and death in Canada. Learn more.

This infographic provides an overview of Canada-wide variations in alcohol consumption and alcohol harm (hospitalizations caused entirely by alcohol). 

An infographic depicting the characteristics and health care use of COPD high users in Alberta while highlighting regional variations across Alberta’s health zones.

A report comparing the characteristics and health care use of COPD high users and low/moderate users in Alberta.  It also highlights regional variations across Alberta’s health zones.

CIHI and Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) are working together to report on patients receiving unnecessary tests and procedures every year in Canada, across 8 out of 200+ CWC recommendations.

The 2016 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey focused on the experiences of the general population (adults 18 and older) in 11 developed countries.

The Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy surveys fill important information gaps by polling patients and providers in a number of developed countries.

This report and data tables compare leading causes of premature death due to cancer, heart disease, stroke and external causes, over a 50-year period, in 18 high-income countries.

In this qualitative case study, decision-makers from 2 provinces -- British Columbia and Nova Scotia -- reflect on the main actions they have taken and the challenges they face in improving health system efficiency.