Alberta Maternal and Child Health Indicators by Local Geographic Area 2021-2024

Government of Alberta data provides maternal and child health indicators for 132 local geographic areas over three fiscal years (2021/22–2023/24). Statistics include Number of Births, Percent of Low/High Birth Weight, Birth Rate, Fertility Rate, Teen Birth Rate, and Percent Maternal Prenatal Smoking.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial disparities in Percent Maternal Prenatal Smoking across 132 Alberta local geographic areas.
• Model Teen Birth Rate variations using local geographic area identifiers and demographic boundaries.
• Compare Fertility Rate and Birth Rate trends between local areas and the provincial Alberta level.
• Assess correlations between Percent of Low/High Birth Weight and other community health indicators.

Strengths

• Covers 132 distinct local geographic areas defined by Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.
• Provides multi-year coverage across three consecutive fiscal periods (2021/22 to 2023/24).
• Includes key public health metrics like birth weight percentages and prenatal smoking rates.

Limitations

• Column names and exact row count are unspecified, limiting precise technical assessment.
• Data is static from an August 2022 report publication, though metadata was updated in 2026.
• Geographic scope is limited to the province of Alberta, Canada.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta, part of the Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles report.

Collection Method

Compiled by Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) based on census boundaries.

Time Range

Three fiscal year periods: 2021/2022 to 2023/2024.

Freshness

Data reflects a report published August 2022; metadata last updated March 2026.

Geography

Alberta, Canada, segmented into 132 local geographic areas (e.g., Lacombe, Red Deer - North).