US EditionBlack Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data
- Statistics Canada reports that Black Canadians have the highest rates of avoidable hospitalizations in Canada, highlighting the need for better health services for this community.
- In 2023, Black men and boys faced 272 hospitalizations per 100,000, while Black women and girls had 253.
- Only 72% of Black Canadians had access to a primary health care provider compared to 84% of non-racialized Canadians.
- Experts emphasize the importance of more Black health-care providers to improve health outcomes and trust within the community.
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Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data
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