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Downtown Victoria/Vic West Community Health Service Area Health Profile (Version 2.0)
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Health Status: Chronic Diseases
One of the biggest challenges to achieving healthy communities is the prevention and management of chronic conditions,
especially with an aging British Columbian population. Chronic diseases are diseases that are persistent and generally
slow in progression, such as diabetes, chronic respiratory illnesses, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Chronic
conditions can result from a combination of genetics, lifestyle practices, and environmental risks. The section below
provides a glimpse into the rates of major chronic diseases in the CHSA. This section also includes comparisons to the
health status of other CHSAs within the same Local Health Area.
Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death
in Canada. About half of all cancers may be prevented through factors such as healthy eating, physical activity, avoiding
harmful use of substances such as tobacco, and reduced sun exposure.[53]
All Cancers (all ages)
Crude Incidence (per 100,000 population per year): 590.2
Female Breast Cancer (all ages)
Crude Incidence (per 100,000 population per year): 149.3
All Cancer Deaths (all ages)
Crude Mortality (per 100,000 population per year): 252.9
Colorectal Cancer (all ages)
Crude Incidence (per 100,000 population per year): 63.7
Data source: BC Cancer Registry, 2016-2020
Crude Incidence and Mortality Rates of Cancer across Neighbouring CHSAs
The following section shows the crude incidence and mortality rates of cancers in all CHSAs within their Local Health Area.
If any Local Health Area has only one CHSA, there will be only one bar shown in the chart for that CHSA.
Crude Incidence Rates of All Cancers for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 9 bars.
BC Cancer Registry (2016-2020)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Incidence Rate (per 100,000 population per year). Data ranges from 489.0485572 to 828.5135306.
End of interactive chart.
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Crude Incidence Rates of Colorectal Cancer for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 9 bars.
BC Cancer Registry (2016-2020)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Incidence Rate (per 100,000 population per year). Data ranges from 40.30301286 to 83.37906869.
End of interactive chart.
Crude Incidence Rates of Female Breast Cancer for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 9 bars.
BC Cancer Registry (2016-2020)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Incidence Rate (per 100,000 population per year). Data ranges from 136.4173765 to 254.856986.
End of interactive chart.
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Crude Mortality Rates of All Cancers for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 9 bars.
BC Cancer Registry (2016-2020)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Mortality Rate (per 100,000 population per year). Data ranges from 175.3776027 to 314.5185123.
End of interactive chart.
Heart and Circulatory Illness
Cardiovascular diseases are conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Examples of cardiovascular disease include heart attacks,
strokes, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases the risk of a number of
chronic conditions including diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases.
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
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Chronic Respiratory Illness
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are two common chronic respiratory diseases with significant impacts on health and wellbeing.
Asthma often occurs in those with a genetic predisposition to the illness, though not always. This condition can
be caused by allergens in the environment, tobacco smoke, exposures in the workplace, or air pollution. COPD is
often caused by smoking but can also be caused or worsened by workplace exposures.
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
Mental Illness
Mental illness refers to psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety and mood disorders, schizophrenia and delusional
disorders, dementia, and Alzheimer Disease.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia (age 40+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 8.2
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 47.4
Depression (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 22.8
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 343.3
Mood & Anxiety Disorders (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 32.1
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 412.5
Schizophrenia (age 10+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 1.2
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 28.6
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
Neurological Conditions
Neurological disorders affect the central and peripheral nervous systems. These disorders include diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinsonism, and multiple sclerosis.
Epilepsy (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 0.8
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 12.0
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (age 20+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 0.3
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 3.9
Parkinson's/Parkinsonism (age 40+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 0.5
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 6.4
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
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Bone Diseases
Bone diseases affect mobility and dexterity and are one of the leading causes of physical disabilities.[54] These conditions can affect
individuals of all ages and include osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Gout/Crystal Arthropathies (age 20+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 2.2
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 24.9
Osteoarthritis (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 6.1
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 106.9
Osteoporosis (age 50+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 4.9
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 114.7
Rheumatoid Arthritis (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 0.7
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 11.9
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders. Diabetes usually occurs in adults, although rates among children are rising.
Long term complications of diabetes include other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease.[55]
In addition to diabetes, other risk factors for chronic kidney disease include high blood pressure, heart disease, and other kidney diseases.
Diabetes Mellitus (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 6.0
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 97.8
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (age 1+)
Crude Incidence (per 1000): 5.8
Crude Prevalence (per 1000): 47.0
Data source: B.C. Chronic Disease Registry, 2020-21
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Chronic Diseases across Neighbouring CHSAs
The following section shows the age-standardized prevalence and incidence rates for chronic diseases in all CHSAs within their Local Health
Area. Some Local Health Areas have one CHSA and some have more than one. If a data bar is absent in the chart, the rate was calculated based
on a small number of people. To protect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals, such rates are not released publicly as per the
BCCDC policy. Specific age-standardized incidence and prevalence rates for chronic disease are presented in Comparison to provincial and
regional health authority averages – Chronic disease.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Acute Myocardial Infarction for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 1.0407 to 17.6728.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 3.3598 to 37.7617.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Asthma for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 3.8471 to 148.795.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Chronic Kidney Disease for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 3.846 to 37.8542.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 1.5501 to 65.8727.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Depression for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 16.1226 to 329.6461.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Diabetes for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 3.8493 to 87.4511.
End of interactive chart.
Includes Type 1, Type 2, other specified and unspecified diabetes mellitus; excludes suspected gestational diabetes.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Epilepsy for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0.4086 to 11.8702.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Gout for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 1.0928 to 26.7595.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Heart Failure for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 2.8546 to 22.0091.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Hospitalized Stroke for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0.5185 to 9.3766.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Hypertension for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 12.8003 to 236.2273.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Ischemic Heart Disease for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 5.0916 to 67.4236.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Mood and Anxiety Disorders for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 24.2919 to 397.6906.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Multiple Sclerosis for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0 to 4.6799.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Osteoarthritis for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 6.0146 to 95.3358.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Osteoporosis for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 3.7671 to 105.4448.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Parkinsonism for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0 to 5.9637.
End of interactive chart.
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Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Rheumatoid Arthritis for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0.2623 to 10.9479.
End of interactive chart.
Age-Standardized Incidence and Prevalence Rates of Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorders for all CHSAs in Greater Victoria (LHA)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
B.C. Chronic Disease Registry (2020-21)
The chart has 1 X axis displaying CHSA.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Rate. Data ranges from 0.6009 to 28.5088.
