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Note: Current estimates should not be compared to estimates from PMHSIF editions prior to 2019 as they are based on different surveys and different recall periods. Previous editions of the PMHSIF can be found on the Publications tab.
Source: General Social Survey - Victimization 2014
Population: 18+ years
E: Estimate should be interpreted with caution
F: Estimate is unstable or unreleasable
Measure Description:
Definition |
Percentage of population aged 18 years and older who reported being a victim of discrimination at least once in the past five years |
Data Available |
Sex, age groups, household income, province/territory, urban/rural residence, and immigrant status |
Estimate Calculation |
Numerator: Number of adults 18+ who reported being a victim of discrimination at least once in the past five years;
Denominator: Total population, aged 18+
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Additional Remarks |
A high percentage can be interpreted as a negative result |
Suggested Citation:
Adults: Public Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research (2023). Positive Mental Health Surveillance Indicator Framework Quick Statistics, adults (18 years of age and older), Canada, 2023 Edition. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada.
Youth: Public Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research (2023). Positive Mental Health Surveillance Indicator Framework Quick Statistics, youth (12 to 17 years of age), Canada, 2023 Edition. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada.