Below is a list of reports that have information about health in Guelph and Wellington.
Health (General)
Interactive Reports |
| Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health posts interactive reports that include data and information about demographics, and social and health wellbeing. The Social Determinants of Health Status Report includes neighbourhood-level data in Guelph and municipality-level data in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. |
Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network Resources |
| These LHIN resources include information about health in the Waterloo Wellington area. |
WDG Public Health Reports & Statistics |
| This WDG Public Health Reports & Statistics webpage provides links to community, health, health status and client service reports |
WDG Report Cards on the Well-Being of Children |
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The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Report Cards on the Well-Being of Children provide a wide range of population-level health and wellbeing indicators about the well-being of children and youth in our community. |
Centre Wellington's Vital Signs "Our Community Snapshot” (2019) |
| This Vital Signs report is focused on Centre Wellington. It includes quality of life indicators in the following six theme areas: Gap between the Rich and the Poor; Arts and Culture; Belonging and Leadership; Health; Housing; and Environment. |
Guelph & Wellington Vital Signs - Taking the Pulse of our Community (2018) |
| This Vital Signs report is focused on Guelph & Wellington. It includes a community snapshot, as well quality of life indicators in the following six theme areas: Education; Health' Community Vitality; Environment; Getting Around; Leisure, Culture and Recreation. You can also view Vital Signs online. |
Rural Wellington Health Advisory Table Community Health Needs Assessment (2018) |
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The Rural Wellington Health Advisory Table Community Health Needs Assessment identifies the strengths and needs of the Rural Wellington to support the identification of wellness and health priorities. |
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Community Report (2018) |
| This 2018 Community Report provides an overview of WDG Public Health's Strategic Plan, as well as information about intiatives and trends related to key public health issues. |
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph: A public health perspective on local, health, policy and program needs (2013) |
| This report uses a Social Determinants of Health lens to present local data about people living in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. |
Disease
Guelph Family Health Study |
| The Guelph Family Health Study is a longitudinal study led by researchers at the University of Guelph that is testing ways for families to develop healthy habits that last across time. Their publications provide insight into their findings so far. |
Influenza Report (2014-2015) |
| This Influenza Report provides information about the 2014-2015 flu season in Wellington, Dufferin, Guelph. |
Infectious Disease in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (2013) |
| This Infectious Disease Report provides local data about infectious disease in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. It also includes local demographic information. |
Injury and Mortality
Injury Data - Public Health Ontario |
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Public Health Ontario injury data provides information about injuries, including unintentional injuries, collisions, falls poisonings, and brain and spinal cord injuries. |
Ontario Injury Data - Parachute |
| Parachute presents reports and resources about injuries in Ontario. |
Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions
Community Mental Health Plan for Children and Youth in Dufferin Wellington (2017) |
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The Community Mental Health Plan for Children and Youth outlines the roles, responsibilities and mental health services offered in Wellington (including Guelph) and Dufferin. |
A Report on Mental Health in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph (2016) |
| This Report on Mental Health provides information about mental health in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. The purpose of the report is to present current and useful information about mental health in WDG. A shorter summary report can be also be accessed. |
Mental Health Insights Report - Moving on Mental Health Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (2016) |
| The Mental Health Insights Report outlines the experiences of children, youth and families with mental health needs in the Waterloo Wellington Dufferin area and identifies priorities for creating a better mental health service system. |
We can do Better: A Report on Youth Addictions Services in Guelph and Wellington County (2016) |
| We can do Better reviews youth addiction services in Guelph & Wellington and provides recommendations for service improvements. The report includes a Point-in-Time Count of youth accessing organizations in Guelph and Wellington to better understand the prevalence of substance use. |
A Report on Alcohol in Wellington Dufferin and Guelph (2015) |
| This Alcohol Status Report provides local data and information about alcohol use in Wellington Dufferin and Guelph. The intention of the report is to support discussions among local service providers and community members about the impacts of alcohol on individuals and communities. |
Concurrent Disorders Experience Design Project (2015) |
| This Concurrent Disorders Experience Design Project Report outlines the needs of people with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders accessing service in the Waterloo, Wellington Local Health Integration Network Area. The report gathered information from people with concurrent disorders, their families, other caring adults and service providers. Ideas for action are included. |
Quitting Smoking in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (2015) |
| This Quitting Smoking Report provides information about smoking cessation programs in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. It includes gaps and solutions. |
Community Opinions on Alcohol in Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph: Results from the 2014 WDG Alcohol Survey |
| This Community Opinions Report outlines the findings of a survey that explored WDG residents' knowledge and opinions about alcohol related issues and policies. |
Mental Health and Addictions Supportive Housing in Waterloo-Wellington: System Needs and Recommended Action (2014) |
| This Mental Health and Addictions Support Housing Report focuses on supportive housing for people with mental health and addictions in the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network Area. The report provides an overview of the local supportive housing context and recommendations for supportive housing infrastructure, housing types, partnerships and access. |
Youth Smoking Cessation Needs Assessment Findings and Program Recommendations (2014) |
| This Needs Assessment provides information about what youth need to help them quit smoking. |
Reach New Heights Youth Smoking Cessation - A Pilot Program in a High School Setting (2013) |
| This brief outlines the steps, outcomes and lessons learned from a pilot project to help youth quit smoking. |
Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Reports |
| The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy conducts research on issues related to substance use and addictions and related services and programs in Guelph and Wellington. |
Nutrition and Weight
Guelph Family Health Study |
| The Guelph Family Health Study is a longitudinal study led by researchers at the University of Guelph that is testing ways for families to develop healthy habits that last across time. Their publications provide insight into their findings so far. |
Nutrition Screening of Kindergarten Students in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph: Results of NutriSTEP (2014) |
| This Nutrition Screening presents information about nutrition and the eating habits of kindergarten students in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. Recommendations for WDG Public Health and community partner are included. |
Oral Health
Barriers to Oral Health Care for Low Income Adults in Guelph (2015) |
| This Barriers to Oral Health Report includes a literature review on barriers to good oral health and the results of a survey about the oral health needs of adults living in poverty in Guelph & Wellington. |
Oral Health Status Report (2015) |
| This Oral Health Status Report provides information about oral health and oral health care access in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. It provides recommendations for WDG Public Health and community partners. |
Physical activity, Nutrition
County of Wellington Active Transportation Master Plan (2012) |
| This Active Transportation Master Plan is a long-term plan to support recreational and utilitarian active transportation in the County of Wellington, through walking and cycling. |
Guelph Cycling Master Plan (2012) |
| The Cycling Master Plan includes information to suport the creation of a cycling network throughout the City of Guelph. It also includes local data about cycling infrastructure, patterns and behaviours. |
In Motion: Physical Activity - do it for life! Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in motion Physical Activity Survey Report Findings for Adults 18 Years of Age and Over (2008) |
| This In Motion Report presents information about physical activity and the demographics of respondents who provided information through telephone surveys.
The report includes recommendations to adopt community-based strategies to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption. |
Sexual health
Trends in Reported Sexually Transmitted Infections in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph 2008-2018 |
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This report provides an overview of trends in reported sexually transmitted infections in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph |
An Overview of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (2015) |
| This Overview summarizes local data and information about sexual and reproductive health. The report can be used to understand sexual health in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph and support program planning and evaluation. |
Sexual Health Information Seeking During Pregnancy: Exploring the Changing Landscape and Planning for the Future (2015) |
| The Sexual Health Information Seeking Report is about the information pregnant women access and find useful. The findings of this report are used to inform WDG Public Health outreach strategies to pregnant women. |
Reproductive Health in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (2013) |
| The Reproductive Health Report provides local data about reproductive health in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. It is intended to guide WDG Public Health and community partners in their work with pregnant women and babies. |