Proportion of users¹ without a regular medical doctor by sex and selected sociodemographic and health characteristics, Laval and all of Québec, 2006-2007

Males Females Total

%

Laval 22.2   16.2   18.8
  
Age groups
15-24 years 46.0   24.3 * 33.7  
25-44 years 35.4   23.0   27.8  
45-64 years 14.7   14.7   14.7  
65 years and over 5.7 ** 4.0 ** 4.7 *
  
Educational attainment
No diploma 16.0 * 9.4 * 12.0 *
Secondary School Diploma 25.9   16.3   20.7  
Diploma of College Studies 18.9 * 19.0   19.0  
University Degree 23.6   18.5   20.8  
  
Chronic health problem with activity limitation
Yes 16.0 * 14.6 * 15.2  
No 24.0   16.6   19.8  
  
All of Québec 22.2   15.8   18.5  
  
Age groups
15-24 years 39.2   31.9   34.9  
25-44 years 37.7   23.1   28.9  
45-64 years 13.7   10.0   11.7  
65 years and over 7.3   4.6   5.7  
  
Educational attainment
No diploma 16.2   10.6   13.1  
Secondary School Diploma 23.1   15.1   18.6  
Diploma of College Studies 24.9   17.4   20.3  
University Degree 25.1   19.9   22.1  
  
Chronic health problem with activity limitation
Yes 17.8   11.1   14.0  
No 23.7   17.3   20.0  
  

1. The term "user" refers to persons aged 15 and over, living in a private household, who consulted a health and social services professional in a hospital, clinic or a CLSC during the 12 months preceding the survey.
  
* Coefficient of variation between 15% and 25%; the estimate should be interpreted with caution.
** Coefficient of variation greater than 25%; the estimate lacks precision. The data is provided for information only.
  
Source: Institut de la statistique du Québec, Survey on Client Satisfaction with Regards to Health and Social Services in Québec, 2006-2007.
 
July 9, 2009
 
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