Ontario's Slow Publication of Death Statistics Frustrates Public Health Experts

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Ontario publishes death statistics at a slower pace compared to other provinces and countries, causing frustration among public health experts. The delay in publishing data hinders the identification of emerging public health issues. Experts highlight the efficiency of other jurisdictions, such as the US and Scotland, in promptly releasing mortality data.

Ontario publishes statistics about death more slowly than nearly any other province, frustrating public health experts who say that the sluggish processes miss the chance to spot emerging public health issues quickly.

Other jurisdictions, such as the US and Scotland, are much faster in publishing mortality data.

 

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