I have run into a problem checking 2006 Census stats by health regions across two different sources.
Which source should we use? For example …
Population by health region | Census Indicator Profile, 2006 table 109-0300 CANSIM | 2006 Community Profiles http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E |
Eastern Regional IHA-Integrated Health Authority Network (Newfoundland and Labrador) | 290,945 | 293,682 |
Zone 6, (Nova Scotia) | 387,935 | 391,639 |
Region 1 (New Brunswick) | 188,355 | 191,860 |
Region 2 (New Brunswick) | 167,765 | 169,765 |
Many thanks for any help or background information.
Answer
The total population figures in the CANSIM table are based on 20% data while the population counts in the 2006 Community Profiles are based on 100% data (notes from the products follow). I spoke with Michel and he explained that 20% data, from the long form, excludes residents of institutions and that the researcher can decide which is most appropriate for him/her in this case.
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