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The health benefits of physical activity are numerous and well-documented — a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, depression, stress and anxiety. [Full text]
Data from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and the 1996/1997 National Population Health Survey (NPHS)were used to estimate physical activity levels. [Full text]
Household income is based on self-reported total household income from all sources in the previous 12 months. The ratio between total household income and the low income cut-off corresponding to the number of people in the household and community size was calculated. [Full text]