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Smoking — prevalence, bans and exposure to second-hand smoke

By Margot Shields

The prevalence of smoking continues to decline in Canada, according to recent results from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS).  About 2 in 10 Canadians aged 12 or older — 21.8% or approximately 5.9 million people — were smokers in 2005. This figure includes both daily and occasional smokers, and is slightly lower than the 23% estimated using data from the 2003 CCHS.  

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Work injuries

By Kathryn Wilkins and Susan G. Mackenzie

In the years 2002 to 2004, acute injuries occurring on the job resulted in an average of 465 deaths annually, and close to 300,000 compensated time-loss claims.  The consequences of occupational injuries can be appreciable: lost work time and income, medical expenses, compensation costs, possible long-term health problems or disability, and a burden on the family of the injured worker.

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