Health and Wellness 2008
Physical and mental health, as well as active lifestyles are important contributors to the quality of individuals' lives.
Supplementary Local and National Comparison Information
Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, exceeds healthy limits and can be a contributor to a range of health problems.
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Source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS 2.1 and 3.1)
Being Active with sports or other leisure activities plays an important role in physical health and mental health.
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Source: Canadian Community Health Survey ( CCHS 2.1 and 3.1), http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/82-221-XIE/2008001/profiles-en.htm
Days lost due to health causes is an indicator of the overall health of the community and its impact on business.
| 1987 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Waterloo Region | 9.2 | 6.5 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Ontario | 8.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Canada | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 10.2 |
Source: For CMA data, Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, Cansim Table 279-0029. Data for the economic regions are by special request, program A060807.
The Percentage of People with Limitations on their Physical Activity Activity is an indicator of the size of the population 12 years of age and older with physical challenges. This could impact their access to a wide range of services
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Source: http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/82-221-XIE/2006001/tables/t004a.pdf, and http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/82-221-XIE/2008001/profiles-en.htm
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