Good data is important for decision-making.
In Ontario, there has been growing discussion about collecting sociodemographic data about people to better understand the health inequities that can exist across groups of people. When this information is studied, it can help health system planners develop programs that address the inequities.
It is important to consider carefully how sociodemographic data is collected, used and governed, however.
This series of papers summarizes best practices and resources for collecting, using and governing sociodemographic data to promote health equity.
We are grateful for funding from the Ministry of Health of the Province of Ontario, which enabled this important research.