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- Articles and reports: 82-003-X20010016021Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 1998/99, 3.8 million adults reported having used the services of an alternative practitioner in the previous year. This was not a rejection of conventional health care, as users of alternative practitioners were more likely than non-users to have a regular physician and also to have consulted specialists.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X20010016022Geography: CanadaDescription:
Among people aged 15 or older who were diagnosed with cancer in1992, five-year relative survival rates were highest for prostate and breast cancer and lowest for lung cancer. Prognoses for prostate and breast cancer were poorer at younger and older ages. Colorectal cancer relative survival rates varied little by age. Relative survival rates for lung cancer decreased with age among both sexes.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - 3. Determinants of self-perceived health ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20010016023Geography: CanadaDescription:
The factors related to the way that individuals view their health extend beyond physical conditions to include lifestyle, psychological variables and socio-economic status. Change in health status, in health behaviour and in psycho-social factors is also related to self-perceived health.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - 4. Food insecurity in Canadian households ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20000045796Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 1998/99, on behalf of Human Resources Development Canada, Statistics Canada asked questions about food insecurity on the National Population Health Survey (NPHS) in order to select respondents to participate in a Food Insecurity Supplement. The result was data from a nationally representative sample. This article uses those data to examine the extent and possible determinants of food insecurity, several related health outcomes, and the use of food banks, soup kitchens or other charitable agencies by people who were food insecure.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X20000045797Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article examines the association of a new diagnosis of heart disease with a family history of heart disease and leisure-time physical activity.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - 6. Starting and sustaining physical activity ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20000045798Geography: CanadaDescription:
The analysis looks at socio-demographic and psychological characteristics and health behaviour that have been shown to be related to physical activity.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - Articles and reports: 91-209-X20000005744Geography: CanadaDescription: The purpose of this article is to measure the effect of smoking on disability-free life expectancy in the Canadian population. Although it has been established that eliminating smoking would increase life expectancy, the impact on the quality of the years lived has been less clearly described.Release date: 2001-06-22
- Articles and reports: 91-209-X20000005746Geography: CanadaDescription: Since the 1950s, life expectancy at age 60 has grown considerably. A woman reaching age 60 in 1951 could expect to live an additional 19 years on average, whereas in 1996, a woman of that age could expect to live an average of 24 years. For men, however, the increase has been less pronounced; their life expectancy increased by just over three years during the same period.Release date: 2001-06-22
- 9. Canadians with Disabilities ArchivedArticles and reports: 85F0033M2001002Geography: CanadaDescription:
This paper outlines the experience of Canadians with disabilities as victims in the criminal justice system, using a mix of demographic, economic and justice data.
Release date: 2001-06-14 - Articles and reports: 81-589-X20010015849Geography: CanadaDescription:
Dr. Lupart's paper and presentation focussed on "gaps and limitations" in education for students with exceptional learning needs.
Release date: 2001-05-22
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- Articles and reports: 82-003-X20010016021Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 1998/99, 3.8 million adults reported having used the services of an alternative practitioner in the previous year. This was not a rejection of conventional health care, as users of alternative practitioners were more likely than non-users to have a regular physician and also to have consulted specialists.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X20010016022Geography: CanadaDescription:
Among people aged 15 or older who were diagnosed with cancer in1992, five-year relative survival rates were highest for prostate and breast cancer and lowest for lung cancer. Prognoses for prostate and breast cancer were poorer at younger and older ages. Colorectal cancer relative survival rates varied little by age. Relative survival rates for lung cancer decreased with age among both sexes.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - 3. Determinants of self-perceived health ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20010016023Geography: CanadaDescription:
The factors related to the way that individuals view their health extend beyond physical conditions to include lifestyle, psychological variables and socio-economic status. Change in health status, in health behaviour and in psycho-social factors is also related to self-perceived health.
Release date: 2001-12-13 - 4. Food insecurity in Canadian households ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20000045796Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 1998/99, on behalf of Human Resources Development Canada, Statistics Canada asked questions about food insecurity on the National Population Health Survey (NPHS) in order to select respondents to participate in a Food Insecurity Supplement. The result was data from a nationally representative sample. This article uses those data to examine the extent and possible determinants of food insecurity, several related health outcomes, and the use of food banks, soup kitchens or other charitable agencies by people who were food insecure.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X20000045797Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article examines the association of a new diagnosis of heart disease with a family history of heart disease and leisure-time physical activity.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - 6. Starting and sustaining physical activity ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X20000045798Geography: CanadaDescription:
The analysis looks at socio-demographic and psychological characteristics and health behaviour that have been shown to be related to physical activity.
Release date: 2001-08-15 - Articles and reports: 91-209-X20000005744Geography: CanadaDescription: The purpose of this article is to measure the effect of smoking on disability-free life expectancy in the Canadian population. Although it has been established that eliminating smoking would increase life expectancy, the impact on the quality of the years lived has been less clearly described.Release date: 2001-06-22
- Articles and reports: 91-209-X20000005746Geography: CanadaDescription: Since the 1950s, life expectancy at age 60 has grown considerably. A woman reaching age 60 in 1951 could expect to live an additional 19 years on average, whereas in 1996, a woman of that age could expect to live an average of 24 years. For men, however, the increase has been less pronounced; their life expectancy increased by just over three years during the same period.Release date: 2001-06-22
- 9. Canadians with Disabilities ArchivedArticles and reports: 85F0033M2001002Geography: CanadaDescription:
This paper outlines the experience of Canadians with disabilities as victims in the criminal justice system, using a mix of demographic, economic and justice data.
Release date: 2001-06-14 - Articles and reports: 81-589-X20010015849Geography: CanadaDescription:
Dr. Lupart's paper and presentation focussed on "gaps and limitations" in education for students with exceptional learning needs.
Release date: 2001-05-22
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