Canada at a Glance 2016
Health
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Tables
| 1941 | 1960 to 1962 | 1985 to 1987 | 2009 to 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| years | ||||
| Females | ||||
| At birth | 66.3 | 74.2 | 79.7 | 83.6 |
| At age 65 | 14.1 | 16.1 | 19.1 | 21.7 |
| Males | ||||
| At birth | 63.0 | 68.4 | 73.0 | 79.3 |
| At age 65 | 12.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 18.8 |
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Note: Starting with 1950 to 1952 data, life expectancy is calculated using a three-year average of age-specific mortality rates. Sources: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 102-0512 and Catalogue no. 84-518-X. |
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| Both sexes | Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of population | |||
| Arthritis (15 and older) | 16.5 | 13.1 | 19.9 |
| Diabetes | 6.7 | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Asthma | 8.1 | 7.0 | 9.2 |
| High blood pressure | 17.7 | 18.5 | 17.0 |
| Current smoker, daily or occasional | 18.1 | 21.4 | 14.8 |
| BMI self-reported (18 and older), overweight | 33.8 | 40.0 | 27.5 |
| BMI self -reported (18 and older), obese | 20.2 | 21.8 | 18.7 |
| Influenza immunization, in past year | 32.5 | 28.8 | 36.1 |
| Perceived mental health, very good or excellent | 71.1 | 72.1 | 70.1 |
| Perceived mental health, fair or poor | 6.3 | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Life satisfaction, satisfied or very satisfied | 92.2 | 92.4 | 92.1 |
| Pain or discomfort that prevents activities | 14.9 | 12.7 | 17.1 |
| Has a regular medical doctor | 85.1 | 81.6 | 88.5 |
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Notes: Population aged 12 and older. BMI = body mass index. Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 105-0501. |
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| Both sexes | Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|---|
| rate per 100,000 population | |||
| All causes of death | 490.0 | 597.6 | 404.6 |
| Sepsis | 5.0 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Viral hepatitis | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Human immunodeficiency virus | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Malignant neoplasms | 154.1 | 183.8 | 132.8 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13.9 | 17.5 | 10.9 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 10.7 | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| Heart diseases | 91.6 | 122.0 | 67.4 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 24.3 | 26.6 | 22.3 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 10.1 | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 21.6 | 27.2 | 18.1 |
| Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis | 6.2 | 8.5 | 4.1 |
| Renal failure | 5.9 | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Accidents (unintentional injuries) | 25.3 | 34.0 | 17.3 |
| Suicide | 10.4 | 16.0 | 5.1 |
| Homicide | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
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Note: Rates are age-standardized to the 1991 Census of Population. Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 102-0552. |
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Charts
Description for Chart 5
| micrograms per decilitre (µg/dL) | |
|---|---|
| Total | 1.1 |
| 3 to 5 years | 0.8 |
| 6 to 11 years | 0.7 |
| 12 to 19 years | 0.6 |
| 20 to 39 years | 0.9 |
| 40 to 59 years | 1.3 |
| 60 to 79 years | 1.6 |
Note:
Lead concentrations are presented as a geometric mean.
Source:
Canadian Health Measures Survey, 2012 and 2013.
Description for Chart 6
| 2003 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 27.6 | 32.5 |
| N.L. | 16.1 | 27.8 |
| P.E.I. | 23.2 | 36.8 |
| N.S. | 31.0 | 48.8 |
| N.B. | 22.5 | 38.8 |
| Que. | 20.0 | 24.2 |
| Ont. | 35.1 | 35.4 |
| Man. | 20.0 | 30.7 |
| Sask. | 23.5 | 34.8 |
| Alta. | 23.3 | 33.1 |
| B.C. | 27.2 | 34.1 |
| Y.T. | 21.2 | 32.1 |
| N.W.T. | 23.5 | 35.4 |
| Nvt. | 25.2 | 34.2 |
Note:
Population 12 years and over reporting having a flu shot in the past year.
Source:
Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 105-0501.
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