Discovering the wellbeing of our communities
Discovering the wellbeing of our communities
Obesity
|
Location
|
2007/08
|
2009/10
|
2011/12
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Ontario | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Peer Group D | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Perth (incl. Stratford) | 55 | 59 | 59 |
Data Source
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey. Special tabulation provided by the Health Unit
Measurement and Limitations
For more information: Canada Community Health Survey page
Patterns and Trends
About half of Huron and Perth residents report being overweight or obese. The percentage here is slightly higher that Ontario as a whole.