The following data outlines some key health-related indicators among immigrant and visible minority groups in Canada. Rates of food insecurity and prescription drug coverage varies based on racialized group and immigrant status. There are also notable differences in key health indicators based on visible minority group. These data have implications for program design and delivery, public health, and individual health care.
Health indicators by visible minority
Perceived health by visible minority group
Source: How to cite: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0880-01 Health indicators by visible minority and selected sociodemographic characteristics: Canada excluding territories, annual estimates, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310088001.
Perceived mental health by visible minority group
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0880-01 Health indicators by visible minority and selected sociodemographic characteristics, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310088001.
Perceived life stress by visible minority group
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0880-01 Health indicators by visible minority and selected sociodemographic characteristics, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310088001.
Perceived life satisfaction by visible minority group
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0880-01 Health indicators by visible minority and selected sociodemographic characteristics, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310088001.
Percentage of visible minority groups with a regular healthcare provider
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0880-01 Health indicators by visible minority and selected sociodemographic characteristics, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310088001.
Food insecurity
Food insecurity by selected demographic characteristics
Food insecurity by visible minority population
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0835-01 Food insecurity by selected demographic characteristics, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310083501.
Food insecurity by visible minority population
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0642-01 Average and median employment income by visible minority, selected sociodemographic characteristics and the census year: Canada, geographical regions of Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810064201&pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1&pickMembers%5B1%5D=3.1&pickMembers%5B2%5D=4.17&pickMembers%5B3%5D=5.1&pickMembers%5B4%5D=7.1&pickMembers%5B5%5D=8.1
Prescription drug insurance coverage among immigrants
Percentage of men and women aged 12 and over covered by a drug insurance plan
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2015, 2016 and 2019.
Suggested Citation: National Newcomer Navigation Network, "Selected Health Indicators Among Immigrants in Canada", October 2024, https://www.newcomernavigation.ca/en/data/certains-indicateurs-de-sant-chez-les-immigrants-et-les-immigrantes-au-canada.aspx