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Potential for Radon in Indoor Air in Nova Scotia
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2022-06-03T15:32:49.000ZRadon (Rn) is a naturally occurring, colourless and odourless gas that is radioactive and known to cause lung cancer. In fact, Rn is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the leading cause of the disease among nonsmokers (World Health Organization, 2009). Radon is generated naturally from the radioactive decay of uranium. Both elements are found in varying amounts in all the soils and rocks throughout the province (Goodwin et al., 2009, 2010a). A GIS-based (Geographic Information System) approach was used to produce this dataset and open File map 2013-028. Using a GIS model to produce a dataset of this sort requires coverage of the study area in digital information layers of bedrock geology, surficial/soil geology and airborne gammaray spectrometry for eU (equivalent uranium). Coverage of the study area by indoor Rn measurement surveys is also necessary in order to test the validity of the GIS model and to determine exceedence probability percentages. Nova Scotia, more so than any other Canadian province or territory, benefits by having total provincial coverage in all these digital data layers and is, thus, a prime candidate for createing this derived digital product. The derivation and running of the GIS model are explained in more detail in O'Reilly et al. (2010). Basically, the GIS model brings together the three digital information layers and integrates the characteristics of each that pertain to its potential for the generation of Rn and for allowing the gas to migrate and accumulate within homes. The airborne gamma-ray spectrometric layer provides an estimate of the U concentration (U is the original source of the Rn) of the surface soils and rocks. The bedrock geology layer shows the distribution of each rock unit throughout the province and provides an estimate of each unit's potential to produce Rn. The surficial geology layer provides an estimate of the permeability of the surface material, a factor deemed very important in allowing Rn to travel through the soil to reach a building's foundation. These three data layers are factored against each other in the running of the GIS model and collectively produce a new layer depicting Rn potential score (Rn Score). In our model the three data layers were given an equal weighting. Within each data layer, the potential for each unit constituting that layer to produce Rn was subjectively scored from 1 to 100. As such, following the running of the GIS model, a maximum cumulative Rn score of 300 is possible for any particular area. The GIS model produced a range of cumulative Rn scores from a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 275. It should be noted that areas of water cover produce a Rn score of zero, but since there are no homes or dwellings in water, these areas were ignored. The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness recommends that all homeowners in the province test their homes for Rn. Many Rn studies carried out globally have shown conclusively that, although the percentage of homes exceeding established Rn guidelines can vary from area to area, there are no areas completely devoid of homes with high Rn. No matter where you live, the only way you will know for sure whether or not your home has high Rn is to complete a proper Rn test (Health Canada, 2008). Since there are regions where there are a higher percentage of Rn guideline exceedences, a dataset such as this showing the distribution of these regions is useful in determining priority areas for testing and for assisting with building code guidelines.
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Halifax Explosion Remembrance Book database, 1917-1918
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2022-08-24T11:31:18.000ZThe 'Halifax Explosion Remembrance Book' is the first really definitive listing for those killed in the disaster of 6 December 1917. The online version features a searchable database with detailed information for 1946 casualties - more than 300 of whom are recently-confirmed and identified victims.
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Referrals, Investigations and Founded Cases - Licensing Services & Protection for Persons in Care
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-05-06T11:47:10.000ZReferrals are the number of reported allegations of abuse against a resident in a licensed DCS facility that are inquired into, but do not necessarily result in an investigation. Investigations occur after a thorough inquiry into a referral determines there are reasonable grounds to believe a resident has been abused, or is likely to be abused. Founded Cases is the number of cases where the investigation determined there were probable grounds abuse occurred. The Protection for Persons in Care Act is an extra safeguard for patients or residents 16 years of age or older receiving care from Nova Scotia’s hospitals, residential care facilities, nursing homes, homes for the aged or disabled persons under the Homes for Special Care Act."
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Crude Prevalence
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-02-05T17:36:56.000ZChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) prevalence data is from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) crude prevalence in Nova Scotia. Includes the following data fields: Management Zone, Sex, Age Group, Population, Chronic disease 2 Count, Crude Prevalence Rate %
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Yarmouth County Current Data
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-06-05T15:06:59.000ZCurrent speed and direction time series data collected in a vertical profile at various locations throughout the coastal waters of Yarmouth County.
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Inverness County Current Data
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-09-06T12:20:48.000ZCurrent speed and direction time series data collected in a vertical profile at various locations throughout the coastal waters of Inverness County.
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Annapolis County Current Data
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-01-06T16:15:07.000ZCurrent speed and direction time series data collected in a vertical profile at various locations throughout the coastal waters of Annapolis County.
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NS Correctional Services Expenditures
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-09-08T15:15:59.000ZThe financial expenditures of Correctional Services is an indicator of the resources required to administer custodial and community-based sentences in the province. This dataset provides financial information such as the gross expenditures on Nova Scotia Corrections; the per capita expenditures on Nova Scotia Corrections, which is calculated using the total population in Nova Scotia; and the average daily cost in adult custody in Nova Scotia, which is calculated using the adult offender population in adult facilities. Fluctuations in the cost of Corrections may be driven by a number of factors, including but not limited to: the level of crime, legislative and policy responses to crime, sentencing practices, and administrative changes relating to organizational structure and the delivery of services, as well as changes in salaries and benefits for staff. The source for the financial information is the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, Financial Services Corporate Service Unit (CSU). Population data is sourced from Statistics Canada CANSIM Table 051-0005 - Estimates of population, Canada, provinces and territories.
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Nova Scotia Animal and Plant Laboratory Sample Data
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-07-05T12:15:01.000ZAnnual number of sample tests processed through the Animal and Plant Laboratory.
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Crime Statistics - Crime Severity Index
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-09-06T12:38:05.000ZThe dataset includes crime statistics at the provincial and police service levels. It is based on police reported incidents of crime reported through the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR). Statistics include the crime severity index, violent crime severity index, and non-violent crime severity index overall for provincial and police service levels. The Youth Crime Severity Index is based on the same principles as the overall Crime Severity Index, which reflects the seriousness of offences, but uses the number of youths accused instead of an incident count. Statistics included are: youth crime severity index, youth violent crime severity index and youth non-violent crime severity index for provincial level data only. This data is sourced from Statistics Canada through CANSIM.