Understanding the Health of People in York Region

A Population Health Assessment Dashboard

Residents of York Region experience different levels of health and well-being. This dashboard shares key health information to show how health varies across York Region.

Choose a topic below and then choose an indicator from the drop down menu. Click on a graph of interest to explore the data. Some indicators may have additional data trends you can view.

Health Topics

Chronic Disease, Oral Health and Injuries
Emergency department visits, dental and oral health conditions.
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Health Behaviours
Indicators reporting on fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and youth screen time.
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Healthy Environments
Indicators reporting on heat-related emergencies.
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Mental Health and Substance Use
Indicators reporting on life stress, mental health emergencies, suicide and community support.
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Social and Demographic Info
Indicators related to who makes up the people of York Region
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Early Childhood and Health in Pregnancy
Indicators reporting on health of pregnancy, babies and mothers.
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Overall Health
Indicators reporting on life expectancy, hospitalization and mortality.
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Infectious Diseases
Indicators reporting on infectious diseases and sexual health.
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Additional Notes

The language used in this dashboard reflects terminology found in the source data. York Region strives to use gender-inclusive language where possible and acknowledge that some terms may not fully represent all identities.

The data included in this dashboard is based on the most reliable sources available. Some indicators may be affected by systemic barriers that influence access to care and services, as well as data reporting - particularly among populations experiencing health inequities.

Some data values may differ slightly compared to other published reports or dashboards, depending on the data source used and when and how the results were extracted.

Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Please contact @email

York Region acknowledges the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to govern the collection, ownership and use of their data. In alignment with the ownership, control, access, and possession principles (OCAP) of Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, this dashboard does not include specific reporting on the health of Indigenous Peoples. We respect these rights and are committed to these principles.

Citation Reference

This reference serves as the suggested citation for the dashboard: 

York Region Public Health (2025). Understanding The Health Of People In York Region. A Population Health Assessment Dashboard. Retrieved from: https://www.york.ca/HealthData