Facts About the Health of Older People in B.C.

• How many older people are there in B.C.?
• How healthy are older people in B.C.?

• Life Expectancy
• Self-Reported Health
• Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity
• Tobacco Smoking
• Social Isolation
• Fall-Related Injuries
• Income
• Caregiving

How healthy are older people in B.C.?

Physical Activity:

As people age, they become less active. Sixty per cent of older adults are inactive. Inactivity leads to declines in: bone strength, muscle strength, heart and lung fitness, and flexibility. Inactivity is as harmful to your health as smoking. (8)