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.?

Self-Reported Health

Most older people aged 65-74 in B.C. report that their health is either excellent, very good or good. About one third of older people aged 75 and older rate their health as fair or poor. (6)