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.? 

Caregiving:

Older people both receive care and provide care to others. They are important resources in our health care system.

• In 2001, nearly 18% of British Columbians over age 15 spent time providing care to older people. (12)
• According to a 1995 report, most caregivers (73%) are women, and the majority (66%) of people receiving care are over age 65. (13)

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