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National Population Health Survey Data File - Custom Tabulations - Household Component

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This service provides custom tabulations from the National Population Health Survey (NPHS). The National Population Health Survey is designed to enhance the understanding of the processes affecting health. The survey collects cross-sectional as well as longitudinal data. In 1994/95 the survey interviewed a panel of 17,276 individuals, then returned to interview them a second time in 1996/97. The response rate for these individuals was 96% in 1996/97. Data collection from the panel will continue for up to two decades. For cross-sectional purposes, data were collected for a total of 81,000 household residents in all provinces (except people on Indian reserves or on Canadian Forces bases) in 1996/97.

The information includes self-perception of health, a health status index, chronic conditions, injuries, repetitive strains, depression, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, consultations with medical professionals, use of medications and use of alternative medicine. Demographic and economic information includes age, sex, education, ethnicity, household income and labour force status.