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Overview of Health Domain

The NEI Population Health Domain reveals health disparities at the level of Ottawa neighbourhoods (census tract level). It ranks Ottawa neighbourhoods on use of diabetes related health services, emergency room visits for mental health and addiction services, and emergency room visits linked to falls among seniors. Through empirically mapping inequity, this NEI domain aims to support decision makers in making evidence-based decisions that can produce a more equitable, stronger, and healthier Ottawa. The Ottawa NEI Health Domain has three indicators:

Diabetes Related Health Service

Age standardized number of individuals per 100 population (Percentage) with a diabetes related health service in the past 2 years (2015, 2016) among Ottawa residents aged 20 and older. Data Source: Ottawa Public Health, Cameron McDermaid MHSc

Mental Health

Average Number of ED Mental Health & Substance Use Visits, 2014-2018. Data Source: Ottawa Public Health, Cameron McDermaid MHSc.

Falls Among Seniors

Aged standardized number of hospital discharges with any diagnosis of fall for population 60 years and over. Data Source: Ottawa Public Health, Cameron McDermaid MHSc

Why This Domain Matters

Health is not only biologically determined but influenced by environmental factors (built environment), economic factors (income and level of education), and social factors (social network and support). Socio - economic status (SES) interacts with each of th e aforementioned factors in a multitude of ways determining individual health outcomes. Low - income status can have a detrimental impact on health, increasing hospitalization rates, incidence of diabetes, acute and chronic health issues, and mortality rates . The interaction of place and

health cannot be understated, with the health consequence of living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods outweighing individual socio - economic characteristics. Universal programs can achieve health improvements for some health i nequities, such as obesity, alcohol binging and hospitalizations for injuries in children. Other health inequities, such as mental health disorders, substance use disorders, diabetes, and COPD will require targeted programs with particular attention to the needs of specific low - SES populations and/or neighbourhoods. Explore below under Resources Worth Sharing for additional information.

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What Works to Improve Equity
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Neighbourhood Equity In Action

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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Health Transportation Coalition
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Community Development Framework
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Community Gardening Network of Ottawa
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Market Mobile
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
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Ottawa Neighbourhood Social Capital Forum
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