Health Surveillance and Epidemiology

The Global City: Newcomer Health in Toronto 2011

This report describes the health advantage that most newcomers bring to Toronto, the decline in their health over time and the need to strengthen our efforts to support newcomers, especially those whose health risks are compounded by their income level, gender, immigration status, ethno-racial background, sexual orientation or other factors. This report results from a partnership between Toronto Public Health and Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services. It is the first comprehensive report on the health of newcomers in Toronto.

• Board of Health Transmittal Report (PDF) – November 2011
• Complete Report: The Global City (PDF) – Newcomer Health in Toronto
• Sections of the Report (PDF)
1. Cover
2. Reference, Authors, Distribution, Project Partners, Foreword
3. Table of Contents
4. Executive Summary
5. Introduction
6. Socio-Demographic Profile of Immigrants in Toronto
7. Health Status of Immigrants in Toronto
8. Access to Health Care and Services
9. Social Determinants of Health
10. Knowledge and Information Gaps
11. Key Themes and Implications
12. Appendix A: Methods
13. Appendix B: Neighbourhood Statistics
14. References
• Infographics (PDF)
1. The Health Status of Newcomers
2. Newcomer Social Determinants of Health
3. Newcomers' Access to Health Services
• CBC Radio's Metro Morning Interview: Dr. David McKeown (Toronto's Medical Officer of Health) and Axelle Janzcur (Executive Director of Access Alliance) discuss the Global City report
• City of Toronto Immigration Portal