Child Health Report 2002 - Child Mortality and Hospitalization

Child Mortality and Hospitalization

• Overall, mortality rates for children were lower in Peel than in Ontario; the leading causes of death varied by age.
• Child hospitalization rates in Peel were higher than those in Ontario for one to nine year olds, but lower for 10-19 year olds.

• Chapter One - child population
• Chapter Two - family and community
• Chapter Three - infant health
• Chapter Four - injuries and violence
• Chapter Five - communicable disease
• Chapter Six - mental health
• Chapter Seven - dental health
• Chapter Eight - tobacco, alcohol and drug use
• Chapter Nine - nutrition, physical activity and obesity
• Chapter Ten - sexual health
• Chapter Eleven - child mortality and hospitalization
  
  
• Executive Summary, Lists, References, and Complete Report