Hypertension crude prevalence data from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS). The dataset includes counts and rates for Nova Scotia, broken down by Management Zone, Sex, and Age Group. It was last updated on 2026-04-17 by the Government of Nova Scotia.
Use Cases
- Analyze regional disparities in hypertension prevalence based on Management Zone data.
- Compare hypertension rates between demographic groups based on Sex and Age Group fields.
- Estimate the burden of chronic disease for public health planning based on Population and Hypertension Count data.
Strengths
- Data originates from the authoritative Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS).
- Includes specific fields for demographic and geographic breakdowns: Management Zone, Sex, Age Group.
- Last updated on 2026-04-17, indicating recent maintenance.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Collection Method
- Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS)
- Freshness
- 2026-04-17
- Geography
- Nova Scotia, Canada