Healthy aging indicators^{1, 2}

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, Healthy Aging

The survey excludes from its target population those living in the three territories, individuals living on Indian Reserves and on Crown Lands, residents of institutions, full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces and residents of certain remote regions.

Population aged 45 and over who report they have been diagnosed by a health professional as having cataracts that are expected to last, or have already lasted, 6 months or more.

Population aged 45 and over who report they have been diagnosed by a health professional as having at least one chronic condition that is expected to last, or has already lasted, 6 months or more.

Population aged 65 and over who report falling in the last 12 months.

Population aged 45 and over who report they have been diagnosed by a health professional as having glaucoma that is expected to last, or has already lasted, 6 months or more.

Population aged 45 and over who report the health of their mouth is fair or poor.

Population aged 45 and over who report overall measures of nutritional risk based on 10 questions pertaining to weight changes, and food and beverage consumption and preparation.

Population aged 45 and over who report they have been diagnosed by a health professional as having osteoporosis that is expected to last, or has already lasted, 6 months or more.

Population aged 45 and over who report having trouble going to or staying asleep most or all of the time.

Population aged 45 and over who report participating in family and friendship activities outside the home in the last 12 months.

Population aged 45 and over who report participating in church or religious activities in the last 12 months.

Population aged 45 and over who report participating in sports or physical activities with other people in the last 12 months.

Population aged 45 and over who report participating in volunteer or charity work in the last 12 months.

Population aged 45 and over who report participating in community-related activities based on 8 social participation questions.

Population aged 45 and over who report they have been diagnosed by a health professional as having a thyroid condition that is expected to last, or has already lasted, 6 months or more.