Health of indigenous peoples in Canada

Statistics report on the health of indigenous peoples in Canada

Health of indigenous peoples in Canada

This report presents facts and figures on the indigenous peoples of Canada. Also known as Native Canadians and Aboriginal Canadians, these peoples include the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Included in the report are figures regarding diseases, mental health, substance abuse, and treatment among this population.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Self-perceived general health status among Aboriginal individuals in Canada in 2017
  • Premium Statistic Self-perceived general health among Aboriginal individuals in Canada 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Self-perceived mental health status among Aboriginal individuals in Canada in 2017
  • Premium Statistic Self-perceived mental health among Aboriginal individuals in Canada 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Self-reported mental health among Canadian First Nations youth as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Self-rated oral health among Canadian First Nations adults 2015-2016, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Self-rated oral health among Canadian First Nations youth 2015-2016, by gender
  • Basic Statistic First Nations and non-Indigenous mortality rates in Canada, 2006-2016, by cause
  • Basic Statistic First Nations and non-Indigenous mortality rates among females in Canada, 2006-2016
  • Premium Statistic First Nations and non-Indigenous mortality rates among males in Canada, 2006-2016
  • Basic Statistic First Nations mortality rate ratios on- and off-reserve, Canada, 2006-2016, by cause

Health conditions

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  • Basic Statistic Number of Aboriginal individuals in Canada with select long-term health problems 2017
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada with select long-term health problems in 2017
  • Premium Statistic Canadian Aboriginal individuals with select long-term health problems 2017, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Prevalence of chronic health conditions among Canadian First Nations adults 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Prevalence of chronic health conditions among Canadian First Nations youth 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Chronic health condition prevalence among Canadian First Nations children 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada with long-term high blood pressure in 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada with long-term asthma in 2017, by age

Mental health

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  • Basic Statistic Prevalence of mental health conditions among Canadian First Nations adults 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Mental health diagnoses among Canadian First Nations youth as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada with a long-term anxiety disorder in 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada with a long-term mood disorder 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Share of Aboriginal individuals in Canada who reported suicidal thoughts in 2017
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada who reported suicidal thoughts in 2017, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Aboriginal individuals in Canada who reported suicidal thoughts in 2017, by age
  • Basic Statistic Suicide rate among First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada from 2011 to 2016
  • Basic Statistic Suicide rate among First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada 2011-2016, by gender

Substance abuse

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  • Basic Statistic Alcohol consumption behaviors among Canadian First Nations youth 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Cannabis and cocaine use among Canadian First Nations Adults as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Abstinence from illicit drug use among Canadian First Nations Adults as of 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Abstinence from illicit drug use among Canadian First Nations youth as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Number of Aboriginal smokers in Canada in 2017, by smoking status
  • Premium Statistic Share of Aboriginal smokers in Canada in 2017, by smoking status and gender

Treatment

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  • Basic Statistic Indigenous people in Canada without a regular health provider, 2017-20, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Indigenous people in Canada without a regular health provider, 2017-20, by age
  • Basic Statistic Indigenous people in Canada without a regular health provider, 2017-20, by province
  • Basic Statistic Share of Aboriginal individuals who contacted a health professional in Canada in 2017
  • Premium Statistic Treated chronic health conditions among Canadian First Nations adults 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Diabetes treatment methods among Canadian First Nations adults 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Treated chronic health conditions among Canadian First Nations youth 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic First Nations children that received treatment for chronic health issues 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Canadian First Nations youth receiving treatment for mental health issues 2015-2016
  • Premium Statistic Mental health treatment access among Canadian First Nations children as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Canadian First Nations adults that sought treatment for alcohol addiction 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Treatment for illicit drug use among Canadian First Nations Adults as of 2015-2016
  • Basic Statistic Canadian First Nations adults that had dental care within 1 year 2002-2016, by age

Special: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

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  • Basic Statistic Indigenous people in Canada with health services disrupted due to COVID-19, 2020-2021
  • Basic Statistic Indigenous Canadians who reported worsening of overall health due to COVID, 2020
  • Premium Statistic Indigenous Canadians who reported worsening of mental health due to COVID as of 2020
  • Basic Statistic Canadian indigenous population who reported anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020
  • Basic Statistic Mental health impacts among Canadian indigenous since physical distancing began 2020
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