General information
The Québec Population Health Survey (QPHS) is a survey with a provincial, regional and local scope. It is conducted every six years and aims to gather information on the lifestyle habits, physical and mental health, and certain health determinants of the Québec population.
Frequency and editions
Survey conducted every six years.
Three editions: 2008, 2014-2015, and 2020-2021.
Type of survey
Cross-sectional survey.
2020-2021
Provincial and regional representativeness, and local representativeness for all regions.
2014-2015
Provincial and regional representativeness, and local representativeness for all regions.
2008
Provincial and regional representativeness, and local representativeness for certain regions.
Targeted population
2020-2021
Persons aged 15 and over living in non-institutional housing in Québec, excluding those living on a reserve or in health regions 17 (Nunavik) and 18 (Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James).
2014-2015
Persons aged 15 and over living in non-institutional housing in Québec, excluding those living on a reserve or in health region 17 (Nunavik).
2008
Persons aged 15 and over living in private households in Québec, excluding those living in collective households, on a reserve, or in health regions 17 (Nunavik) and 18 (Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James).
Sample and data collection
2020-2021
- Data collection period: November 2, 2020 to December 19, 2021.
- Number of respondents: 47,153 people completed the telephone or online questionnaire.
- Weighted response rate: 64%
2014-2015
45,760 respondents.
2008
38,154 respondents.
Themes
2020-2021
Recreational and transportation physical activity; oral health; consumption of sugary and energy drinks; weight status; body image; cigarette use; electronic cigarette use; alcohol consumption; cannabis and drug use; opioid use; sexual behaviours; sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive use; accidental injuries; perception of own health; mental health; homelessness; environmental noise; allergic rhinitis; occupational health.
2014-2015
Physical activity as a means of recreation or transport; oral health and hygiene; consumption of sugary or energy drinks; weight status, body image and the use of weight-loss products, services or methods; cigarette use; drug use; sexual behaviour, sexually transmitted diseases and contraceptive use; combined hormonal contraceptives taken by smoking women; preventive medical exams; perception of one’s health status; mental health; noises in one’s environment; allergic rhinitis; occupational health.
2008
Physical and mental health; lifestyle habits that affect health; perceived health status, psychological distress, musculoskeletal injuries and disorders; oral health; weight status and use of weight loss products or methods; drug use; sexual behaviours and contraceptive use; women’s health behaviours.
Methodological and technical information
Technical and methodological documents 2020-2021
Methodology for the COVID-19 component of the Québec Population Health Survey 2020-2021.
Technical and methodological documents 2014-2015
Technical and methodological documents 2008
See also
Microdata files and technical documents available at the Centre d’accès aux données de recherche de l’Institut de la statistique du Québec (CADRISQ).
