APHEO developed the APHEO Core Indicators in collaboration across the field of public health to provide standardized measures for population health assessment in Ontario. They provide clear methodology to measure the complex concepts of health of individuals and communities.
Please email the Core Indicators Work Group to report errors, or to provide feedback on any Core Indicator product.
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All Standards - Health Outcomes
Mortality
- All Cause Mortality (Last Updated 2013)
- Potentially Avoidable Mortality (Last Updated 2015)
- Potential Years of Life Lost (Last Updated 2006)
- Life Expectancy (Last Updated 2006)
- Child and Adolescent Mortality (Last Updated 2004)
Morbidity
- All Cause Hospitalization (Last Updated 2013) Known Issue
- Rate of Days of Hospitalization (Last Updated 2003)
- Average Length of Stay (Last Updated 2003)
- Child and Adolescent Hospitalization (Last Updated 2004) Known Issue
Quality of Life
- Health Expectancy (Last Updated 2006)
- Self-Rated Health (Last Updated 2006)
- Long-term Disability and Activity Restriction (Last Updated 2006)
- Need for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (Last Updated 2004)
Use of Health Services
- Contacts with Medical Doctors (Last Updated 2004)
- Regular Medical Doctor (Last Updated 2004)
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All Standards - Socio Demographics
Population
- Population by Age and Sex (Last Updated 2010)
- Population Growth (Last Updated 2010)
- Projected Population Growth (Last Updated 2014)
- Dependency Ratios (Last Updated 2011)
- Family Structure (Last Updated 2016)
Race/Ethnicity, Immigration, and Language
- Aboriginal Population (Last Updated 2017)
- Immigrant Population (Last Updated 2006) Under Revision
- Ethnic/Cultural Origin (Last Updated 2017)
- Mother Tongue (Last Updated 2015)
- Home Language (Last Updated 2014)
- Knowledge of Official Languages (Last Updated 2017)
- Visible Minority (Last Updated 2015) Under Revision
Socioeconomic Status
- Education Level (Last Updated 2013)
- Labour Force Indicators (Last Updated 2013)
- Low Income Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Income Inequality / Median Share of Income (Last Updated 2013)
Housing
- Housing Affordability (Last Updated 2013)
- Living Arrangements (Last Updated 2015)
Setting
- Urban and Rural Population (Last Updated 2010) Under Revision
- Commuting Population (Last Updated 2014)
Wellbeing
- Sense of Community Belonging (Last Updated 2017)
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Chronic Disease Prevention and Well-Being Program Standard
Chronic Disease Outcomes
- Chronic Disease Mortality (Last Updated 2013)
- Chronic Disease Hospitalization (Last Updated 2013) Known Issue
- Chronic Health Problems Prevalence (Last Updated 2009)
Cancer
- Cancer Mortality (Last Updated 2014)
- Cancer Incidence (Last Updated 2014)
- Screening Mammography (Last Updated 2009) Known Issue
- Cervical Cancer Screening (Last Updated 2009) Known Issue
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (Last Updated 2009) Known Issue
- Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure (Last Updated 2009)
Mental Health
- Depression Prevalence (Last Updated 2005)
- Self-Perceived Work Stress (Last Updated 2005)
- Self-Perceived Life Stress (Last Updated 2005)
- Suicide Mortality (Last Updated 2012)
- Intentional Self-Harm Related Hospitalization (Last Updated 2012)
- Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts (Last Updated 2012)
Sleep
No indicators at present.
Body Measures
- Adult Body Mass Index (Last Updated 2009)
- Adolescent Body Mass Index (Last Updated 2009)
Healthy Eating
- Food Insecurity (Last Updated 2011) Under Revision Known Issue
- Cost of Nutritious Food Basket (Last Updated 2009)
- Vegetable and Fruit Consumption (Last Updated 2010)
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
- Leisure-Time Physical Activity (Last Updated 2009)
- Screen Time (Last Updated 2011)
Built Environment
- Population Density (Last Updated 2012)
- Land Use Mix (Last Updated 2011)
- Proximity to Community Focal Point (Last Updated 2011)
- Network Characteristics (Last Updated 2011)
- Traffic Calming Measures (Last Updated 2013)
- Percentage of Posted Speed Limits (Last Updated 2014)
- Urban Geographic Food Retail Accessibility Indicator (Last Updated 2018) New
Healthy Sexuality
- Youth Sexual Activity (Last Updated 2004)
- Age of Sexual Debut (Last Updated 2004) Known Issue
- Number of Sexual Partners (Last Updated 2004)
- Frequency of Condom Use Among Those at Risk for STDs (Last Updated 2004) Known Issue
- Condom Use the Last Time Among Those at Risk for STDs (Last Updated 2004)
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Food Safety Program Standard
- No indicators at present.
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Healthy Environments Program Standard
Outdoor Air Pollutants
- Air Quality (Last Updated 2006)
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Healthy Growth and Development Program Standard
Reproductive Health Outcomes
- Crude Birth Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Fertility Rates (Last Updated 2013)
- Total Fertility Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Pregnancy Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Multiple Birth Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Preterm Birth Rate (Last Updated 2013)
- Birth Weights (Last Updated 2014)
- Congenital Anomalies (Last Updated 2013)
- Congenital Infections (Last Updated 2012)
- Neonatal and Infant Mortality Rates (Last Updated 2013)
- Perinatal Mortality and Stillbirth Rates (Last Updated 2013)
- Age of Parent at Infant's Birth (Last Updated 2013)
Healthy Pregnancies
- Smoking During Pregnancy (Last Updated 2013)
- Gestational Weight Gain (Last Updated 2016)
- Maternal Mental Health (Last Updated 2016)
- Alcohol and Substance Exposures During Pregnancy (Last Updated 2017)
Preconception Health
- Folic Acid Supplementation (Last Updated 2013)
Infant Feeding
- Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration (Last Updated 2004)
- Infant Feeding (Last Updated 2016)
Growth and Development
- Early Development Instrument Mean Scores (Last Updated 2016)
- Early Development Instrument Vulnerable Children (Last Updated 2016)
- Enhanced Well-Baby Visit (Last Updated 2017)
Preparation for Parenting
- No indicators at present
Positive Parenting
- No indicators at present
Oral Health
- deft/DMFT Index (Last Updated 2004)
- Caries-free Children (Last Updated 2004)
- Children with Dental Treatment Needs (Last Updated 2004)
- Fluorosis Index (Last Updated 2004)
- Tooth Decay (Last Updated 2015)
- Self-Rated Oral Health (Last Updated 2018) New
- Teeth Brushing (Last Updated 2018) New
- Last Dental Visit (Last Updated 2018) New
- ED Visits for Non-Traumatic Oral Health Conditions (Last Updated 2019) New
- Vists to Dentist (Last Updated 2004)
Visual Health
- No indicators at present.
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Immunization Program Standard
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Infectious Diseases Mortality (VPD Section) (Last Updated 2013)
- Infectious Diseases Incidence (VPD Section) (Last Updated 2010)
Vaccine Storage
- Vaccine Wastage (Last Updated 2009) Under Revision
Immunization
- Childhood Vaccination Coverage (Last Updated 2011) Known Issue Under Revision
- Childhood Immunization Awareness and Beliefs (Last Updated 2019) New
- Adult Pneumococcal Immunization (Last Updated 2018) New
- Influenza Immunization (Last Updated 2018) New
- Influenza and Pneumocaccal Vaccination Rates Among LTC Facility Residents (Last Updated 2009) Under Revision
- Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Staff of LTC Homes and Hospitals (Last Updated 2018) New
Adverse Events
- Adverse Events Following Immunization (Last Updated 2010) Under Revision
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Infectious and Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Program Standard
Reportable Diseases
- Infectious Disease Mortality (Last Updated 2013)
- Infectious Disease Incidence (Last Updated 2010)
Tuberculosis
- Infectious Disease Mortality (TB section) (Last Updated 2013)
- Infectious Disease Incidence (TB section) (Last Updated 2010)
Rabies
- Rabies (Last Updated 2009)
Vector-Borne Diseases
- Infectious Disease Mortality (VB section) (Last Updated 2013)
- Infectious Disease Incidence (VB section) (Last Updated 2010)
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Infections
- Infectious Disease Mortality (STI & BBI section) (Last Updated 2013)
- Infectious Disease Incidence (STI & BBI section) (Last Updated 2010)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Morbidity (Last Updated 2011)
Other Communicable and Infectious Diseases of Public Health Importance
- No indicators at present.
Infection Prevention and Control Practices
- No indicators at present.
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Safe Water Program Standard
Drinking Water
- Municipal Drinking Water Quality (Last Updated 2006)
- Water Advisories (Last Updated 2006)
- Private Well Water Testing (Last Updated 2006)
Recreational Water and Public Beaches
- Posted Bathing Beaches (Last Updated 2006)
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School Health Program Standard
See other Standards
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Substance Use and Injury Prevention Program Standard
Use of Tobacco, including Smoking E-Cigarettes and Emerging Products
- Smoking Attributable Mortality (Last Updated 2009)
- Smoking Status (Last Updated 2009)
- Smoke-Free Homes (Last Updated 2009)
- Non-Smoker Second-Hand Smoke Exposure (Last Updated 2009)
- Minor's Access to Tobacco (Last Updated 2009)
- Smoking Cessation (Last Updated 2009)
Use of Alcohol
- Alcohol Attributable Hospitalizations for Selected Chronic Diseases and Injuries (Last Updated 2014)
- Drinking in Excess of Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines (Last Updated 2013)
- Underage Alcohol Drinking (Last Updated 2009)
- Heavy Drinking Episodes (Last Updated 2009)
- Drinking and Driving Prevalence (Last Updated 2009)
Use of Cannabis and Emerging Products
- No indicators at present.
Use of Opioids, Illicit and Other Substances
- Illicit Drug Use (Last Updated 2012)
Harm Reduction
- No indicators at present.
Injuries
- Injury-Related Mortality (Last Updated 2019)
- Injury-Related Hospitalization (Last Updated 2012) Known Issue
- Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits (Last Updated 2012) Known Issue
- Self-Reported Injury (Last Updated 2012)
Concussions
- Neurotrauma-Related Hospitalization (Last Updated 2012) Known Issue
Falls
- Fall-Related Mortality (Last Updated 2012)
- Fall-Related Hospitalization (Last Updated 2012)
- Fall-Related Emergency Department Visits (Last Updated 2012) Known Issue
Road and Off-Road Safety
- Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Injuries (Last Updated 2003)
- Alcohol-Related Injury and Mortality from Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions (Last Updated 2004)
- Seat Belt Use (Last Updated 2012)
- Child Car Restraint Use (Last Updated 2012)
- Cell Phone Use and Text Messaging While Driving (Last Updated 2012)
Violence
- No indicators at present.
Please email the Core Indicators Work Group to report errors, or to provide suggestions or feedback on any Core Indicator product.
