Term: Substance Abuse Prevalence

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2014-05-21

Definition:

The percent of residents aged 10 and older with substance abuse indication, measured over two 5-year periods.

For more detailed information including the data sources and applicable ICD diagnosis codes, see the Substance Abuse concept.

Related concepts 

• Health Indicators: Indicators of Health Status and Healthcare Use
• Substance Use Disorders / Substance Abuse - Measuring Prevalence

Related terms 

• Alcohol Dependence
• Mental Health
• Substance Use Disorders / Substance Abuse

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, The Need to Know Team, Prior H, Burchill C, Koseva I, Bailly A, Allegro E. The 2013 RHA Indicators Atlas. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2013. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)