This interactive map lets you explore data that describe the factors that shape health and wellness in your community.
The interactive Community Health Atlas and My Health My Community Atlas let you explore and visualize data that describe the factors that shape health and wellness for local communities in the Fraser Health region. The Atlas interfaces can be modified in order to generate maps, graphs or tables to suit your needs. You are welcome to use the information, maps, graphs or tables for non-commercial purposes in accordance with the Terms of Use.
Comparison of the Community Health Atlas and My Health My Community Atlas features
My Health My Community Atlas
Community Health Atlas
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Population
Adults aged 18 and older. Certain measures pertain to a subpopulation of adults, as indicated in the ‘Metadata’ window on the atlas.
The majority of measures pertain to the entire population, though many measures pertain to certain subpopulations, as indicated in the ‘Metadata’ window on the atlas.
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Timeframe
2013-2014
Data from multiple points in time is available for the majority of measures. The timeframe and time points available depend on the method and period(s) of data collection.
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Level of geography
Small geographic areas, including municipalities and neighbourhoods where possible
Local Health Areas
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Data sources
Self-reported survey
Various data collection methods, including:
- Census and other self-reported surveys
- Administrative data sources such as MSP, acute care and taxation data
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Geographic coverage
Communities served by Fraser Health Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health (includes Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast)
Communities served by Fraser Health Authority (includes Fraser Valley and parts of Metro Vancouver)
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Data sources
My Health My Community Survey (2013- 2014). The atlas provides information for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health.
- BC Vital Statistics Agency (e.g. Infant mortality, standardized mortality ratios etc.)
- Primary Health Care Registry (E.g. prevalence for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc.)
- Statistics Canada (e.g. population sizes, ethnicity etc.)
- BC Ministry of Education (e.g. high school completion etc.)
- BC Ministry of Health (e.g. Diabetics having 2 or more A1C tests per year, Walk-in clinics per 100,000 etc.)
- BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (e.g. children in care etc.)
- Human Early Development Partnership (5 EDI scales)
- Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (e.g. total crimes per 1000, juvenile total serious crimes per 1000 etc.)
Detailed information on data sources is available in the metadata field for each measure.
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Type of data available
- Health behaviours (e.g., smoking, physical activity and diet)
- Perceptions of built environment (e.g., sidewalks, transportation and community amenities)
- Health conditions and outcomes (e.g., obesity, chronic conditions and mental health)
- Community resilience (e.g., community belonging, emergency preparedness)
Detailed information on data sources is available in the metadata field for each measure.
- Demographics (e.g., age, language, immigration, population growth, family structure, etc.)
- Socioeconomic status (e.g., income, employment, crime, education etc.)
- Health outcomes (e.g., rates of disease, cause-of-death data and hospitalization statistics, mental health, etc.)
- Maternal and infant health
- Health services and prevention
Atlas Information/System requirements/Terms of use
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Community Health Atlas
The Community Health Atlas presents information on demographics, socio-economic status, health outcomes and hospitalizations for the Fraser Health region, from a range of data sources. The data are available at the local health area-level, which are similar to municipal boundaries in most communities. View the Community Health Atlas.
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My Health My Community Atlas
The My Health My Community Atlas provides cross-sectional data from the My Health My Community survey that was completed in 2013-2014 in Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health Authorities. Data is presented for smaller geographies, such as neighbourhoods, and includes information on health behaviours, perceptions of built environment, health conditions and outcomes, and community resilience. The My Health My Community Atlas includes socioeconomic and demographic data for local context. However, we recommend using the Community Health Atlas for population demographics. View the My Health My Community Atlas.
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System requirementsInternet browser compatible with Adobe Flash Player 9+.
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Terms of use
This website is intended to provide general information only. Fraser Health provides no warranties with respect to this website, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness or currency of the information, or that the website will be free of viruses. Fraser Health expressly disclaims liability for any and all damages and losses arising from or in any way related to the use of this website or the information it contains. Use this website and its content at your own risk.