12 to 19 Year Olds Who Consulted a Health Professional*, by Province and Territory, 2009-2010

3.1.6 12 to 19 Year Olds Who Consulted a Health Professional*, by Province and Territory, 2009-2010
  • 90% +
  • 80% - 89.9%
  • 60% - 79.9%
  • 40% - 59.9%
  • 20% - 39.9
  • 0% - 19.9%
Alberta

70%

British Columbia

69.4%

Manitoba

65.9%

New Brunswick

65.9%

Newfoundland and Labrador

61.6%

Nova Scotia

70.4%

Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Ontario

72.9%

Prince Edward Island

66.9%

Quebec

56.6%

Saskatchewan

66.7%

Yukon
AB BC MB NB NL NT NS NU ON PE QC SK YT

In 2009-2010, the percentage of children and youth 12 to 19 years of age who consulted a health professional (family doctor, general practitioner, paediatrician) was highest in Ontario (73%), compared to the national average (68%). Québec (56%) and the territories (53%) had the lowest rates.

Findings from the territories likely do not reflect actual access to primary care, since this is often provided by non-physician providers.

Overall, 67.6% of Canadian 12 to 19 year olds consulted a health professional in 2009-2010.
*Family doctor, general practitioner, paediatrician.

Survey data do not include First Nations children living on reserve. This may result in undercounting of children with inequities in access in some provinces/territories.

Source: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2009-2010.