Sexually Transmitted Infection Incidence Rates by Age and Sex in Alberta

Age-sex specific incidence rates for selected sexually transmitted infections in Alberta and its five health service zones. Rates are calculated per 100,000 population using Alberta mid-year population estimates. The dataset is produced by the Government of Alberta and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in STI incidence_rate over time for specific age and sex groups.
• Compare STI rates between Alberta Health Services continuum zones using the geographic_zone field.
• Model the relationship between demographic factors like age_group and sex on infection rates.
• Benchmark annual STI incidence_rate against provincial averages for targeted public health interventions.

Strengths

• Data covers five distinct Alberta Health Services continuum zones for regional comparison.
• Rates are standardized per 100,000 population using official mid-year estimates.

Limitations

• Specific row count and the list of STIs covered are unknown.
• Data is limited to the province of Alberta, not nationally representative.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta.

Collection Method

Calculated from reported cases and official population estimates.

Freshness

Updated to April 2026.

Geography

Alberta province and its five health service continuum zones.