This indicator measures the age-standardized rate of hysterectomy provided to patients in acute care hospitals or same-day surgery facilities, per 100,000 women age 18 and older.
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
All provinces/territories
Reporting level
National, Province/Territory, Region
Calculation
(Total number of discharges for hysterectomy for women age 18 and older ÷ total mid-year female population age 18 and older) × 100,000 (age adjusted)
Unit of Analysis: Single admission
Denominator
Total mid-year female population age 18 and older
Numerator
Total number of discharges for hysterectomy for women age 18 and older
Comments
Subtotal hysterectomy cannot be uniquely identified in CCI versions 2001 and 2003; subtotal hysterectomies are included in this indicator.