LibGuides: Access to Practical Nursing (APN) & Practical Nursing LibGuide 2025: Health Statistics and Data

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control

Statistics Canada - Health Statistics
The Health Statistics Branch (HSB) of Statistics Canada is the country's trusted source of timely, accurate and relevant information about the health of Canadians. We provide data and insights about the health of the population, the determinants of health and the scope and utilization of Canada's health care resources.

People, Population & Community
View statistics that reflect the people of B.C. including socioeconomic profiles, population projections, migration figures and census profiles for Indigenous peoples.

Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides comparable and actionable data and information that are used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada. Our stakeholders use our broad range of health system databases, measurements and standards, together with our evidence-based reports and analyses, in their decision-making processes. We protect the privacy of Canadians by ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the health care information we provide.
Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
Originally developed in 1963, the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) captures administrative, clinical and demographic information on hospital discharges (including deaths, sign-outs and transfers). Some provinces and territories also use the DAD to capture day surgery. Maake an appointment with me and I can provide you with access to the CIHI DAD.