Public Health

More than half of Canadians (55%) rate their overall health as “excellent” or “very good” in 2011, and two-thirds report high levels of emotional well-being. At the same time, Canadians are experiencing increased challenges as they try to address wellness, healthy living and chronic disease.

The Health Council of Canada has released a new report entitled Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada. Its goal is to create a better understanding of and support for programs and initiatives that have the potential to reduce health disparities between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians.