How Healthy are We?

Submitted by Anne Taylor Barnett, MHSc, Epidemiologist

The Health Status Report is a valuable source of local health information for individuals and organizations working for healthier communities as it provides information about the health of the residents of this region. New items this year include updated information on population size, life expectancy, and reproductive health issues. Visit www.healthunit.org to view the report and learn about population characteristics, common health problems in this area and about the personal behaviours and societal factors thought to influence health.