Relative rate of respiratory disease hospitalizations in Windsor and Essex County and Ontario (2004-05 to 2016-17)

The relative rate in this chart represents the ratio of the rate of respiratory disease hospitalizations in the lowest income quintile (lowest 20%) to the rate of respiratory disease hospitalizations in the highest income quintile. Ratios greater than 1 indicate greater risk of respiratory disease hospitalization for those in the lowest income quintile, with higher values representing increased risk for the lower income group.

Relative index of inequality for respiratory disease hospitalizations in Windsor and Essex County and Ontario (2004-05 to 2016-17)

The relative index of inequality in this graph represents the ratio of the predicted rate of respiratory disease hospitalizations for individuals in the lowest income quintile (20%) to the predicted rate of respiratory disease hospitalizations for those in the highest income quintile. Values greater than 1 represent greater risk for those in the lowest income quintile, with higher values associated with higher risk of respiratory disease hospitalization.

Relative rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalizations in Windsor and Essex County and Ontario (2004-05 to 2016-17)

The relative rate in this chart represents the ratio of the rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalizations in the lowest income quintile (lowest 20%) to the rate of COPD hospitalizations in the highest income quintile. Ratios greater than 1 indicate greater risk of COPD hospitalization for those in the lowest income quintile, with higher values representing increased risk for the lower income group.