Source: Canadian Community Health Survey [2013/14], Statistics Canada, Share File ... Data Analysis: The CCHS share file
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In 2013/2014, 10% of the Durham Region households experienced food insecurity. Rates for both Durham and Ontario remained stable since 2005.
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Rates of household food insecurity in 2013/2014 ranged from 3% to13% among the 36 Ontario health units. Durham’s rate was similar to the provincial rate; it was significantly different from both the upper (13%) and lower bounds (3%).
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Single-parent households and households with low income had the highest rates of food insecurity. About one fifth to one third of these households have experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Trend over Time Figure 1: Household Food Insecurity, Durham Region and Ontario, 2005 to 2014
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Durham 8% 8% 9% 8% 10% Ontario 7% 10% 10% 8% 9% E d f Source: Canadian Community Health Survey [2005, 2007/08, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2013/14]. Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Food insecurity occurs when household members have no or limited access to enough and/or nutritious food for an active and healthy life. It is largely the result of low income and financial insecurity. In 2013/2014, 10% (95% CI: 7.3-12.5%) of Durham Region households were food insecure. Rates for both Durham and Ontario remained stable since 2005 (Figure 1).
Provincial Comparisons Figure 2: Household Food Insecurity, Provincial Comparisons, 2013-2014
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Highest Ontario Health Unit (13% , 95%CI: 9.4-16.8%) * Durham Region (10%, 95%CI: 7.3-12.5%) Provincial Rate (9%, 95% CI: 8.2-9.2%) Lowest Ontario Health Unit (3%, 95%CI: 2.3-4.6%) *
0% Source: Canadian Community Health Survey [2013/14], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care *: Statistically significant compared to Durham Region based on p
