This report illustrates the burden of disease and injury linked to smoking and alcohol consumption across Ontario.
It also shows the breakdown of burden by public health unit. This data can support the development of local policies to prevent and reduce smoking and alcohol use.
Key findings in the report include:
- Each year in Ontario, smoking causes approximately 16,673 deaths, 68,046 hospitalizations and 125,384 emergency department visits. These make up 17% of deaths, 8.7% of hospitalizations and 3.4% of emergency department visits from all causes in people age 35 and older.
- Alcohol consumption causes approximately 4,330 deaths, 22,009 hospitalizations and 194,692 emergency department visits. These make up 4.3% of deaths, 2.1% of hospitalizations and 3.7% of emergency department visits from all causes in people age 15 and older.
- Comprehensive tobacco and alcohol control strategies are needed to prevent and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption.
This report was produced collaboratively by Ontario Health and Public Health Ontario.
Supplementary Materials
- Technical Appendix (PDF)
- Appendix A: Estimates (PDF)
- Supplementary Tables (XLS)