CanucksFan2323 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/health/canada-health-report-card-ranks-b-c-1st-nunavut-last-1.2954620 Idk how to quote it on to here, but BC was ranked Healthiest in Canada and 3rd most healthiest in the world behind Swiss and Sweden. BC is also the only Province that got an A. Pretty Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFan2323 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well this is awkward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That'll change after the Maritimes get done shoveling all that snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Not suprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 They mixed provinces with countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duodenum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Not really a surprise, BC as a whole is a very health conscious province. Taking a trip over the border is almost shocking with how many fat people there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Report was drawn up by the Conference Board of Canada, a seemingly right-leaning, pro-economy, pro-bank Canadian branch of a global bankster, oil baron and natural resource development conference board. Considering their classical interests include no health-related goals, and everything business-related goals, it's safe to say the report is slanted to benefit the pro-business, pro-bank, pro-natural resource development government(s) currently in charge of BC's (and Canada's) healthcare. Pro-business report gives an A grade to pro-business government's healthcare? You don't say. I think that real studies showing a decline in healthcare spending, an aging population, and ever-increasing pollution-caused cancer rates and other health problems will paint a far less rosy picture here. Healthcare spending on the decline in Canada.http://marketplace.troymedia.com/2014/11/19/healthcare-spending-in-canada-declining/ Canada faces senior-aged population boom.http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-s-seniors-population-to-jump-workforce-decline-by-2063-1.2770359 Canadian air-pollution deaths on the rise.http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2008/08/13/cma_sees_sharp_rise_in_air_pollution_deaths.html Cancer rates to soar.http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20120531/global-cancer-rates-set-to-soar-by-2030 Air pollution causes cancer.http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/world-health-organization-outdoor-air-pollution-causes-cancerA+! lol Not saying they're evil or anything, but the economy is their foremost concern at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Not really a surprise, BC as a whole is a very health conscious province. Taking a trip over the border is almost shocking with how many fat people there are. Yeah, that is kinda weird. Not saying everyone is BC is super fit, most folks could probably stand losing losing 5-10 pounds... but just shopping across in Bellingham, you see folks that are starting to resemble the Kool-Aid Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thank you hipsters. I'll them over hamplanets floating everywhere any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think its because much of BC isn't buried in snow for half the year, not to mention our beautiful mountains, ocean, forest etc. leads to lots of healthy exercise and activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think its because much of BC isn't buried in snow for half the year, not to mention our beautiful mountains, ocean, forest etc. leads to lots of healthy exercise and activities. This is definitely a huge factor but as others have mentioned, Washingtonians have much higher obesity rates than BC does, so part of it is cultural too. We have less affordable fast food, more affordable healthcare, and a culture that promotes healthy living as the cool, hip thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Like others have said, I'm considered overweight and a bit big/chubby in Vancouver, but once I cross the border, I'm considered skinny and fit just by how I look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Depends on the definition of "healthiest". Physically/medically - perhaps. I mean, we have all the reason to be with dyke trail, beaches, mountains and things that offer endless recreational possibilities. Plus, with the climate here, we really do have a lot of opportunity to focus on wellness. Lastly, availability to healthcare (choke sputter). If you can wait 14 months for that much needed surgery I suppose. But I hate these "we are the best" summaries. Walk through the downtown Eastside to see this standing in conflict. Go to the ER at Surrey and people crammed in hallways may dispute this as they suffer. Mentally and financially healthy are a real struggle for some here, but let's sweep that under the rug while we workout on the Seawall and proclaim we're the "healthiest". Not reading it (likely should) because the rah rah rah of it all is nauseating to me. Individually, many people here are NOT healthy...just because they stay fit doesn't mean the stress of living here isn't killing them and time will tell if they "remain" healthy through it all. Yes, we work out and have healthy lifestyles....but then we go home and cry over the bills that are owing and stay up late trying to figure it all out. It all evens out I'm sure. Ranking things on obesity or body image only scratches the surface. I'd better go actually read this piece of garbage before I go any further. Are we supposed to high five or something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockout Casualty Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Depends on the definition of "healthiest". Physically/medically - perhaps. I mean, we have all the reason to be with dyke trail, beaches, mountains and things that offer endless recreational possibilities. Plus, with the climate here, we really do have a lot of opportunity to focus on wellness. Lastly, availability to healthcare (choke sputter). If you can wait 14 months for that much needed surgery I suppose. But I hate these "we are the best" summaries. Walk through the downtown Eastside to see this standing in conflict. Go to the ER at Surrey and people crammed in hallways may dispute this as they suffer. Mentally and financially healthy are a real struggle for some here, but let's sweep that under the rug while we workout on the Seawall and proclaim we're the "healthiest". Not reading it (likely should) because the rah rah rah of it all is nauseating to me. Individually, many people here are NOT healthy...just because they stay fit doesn't mean the stress of living here isn't killing them and time will tell if they "remain" healthy through it all. Yes, we work out and have healthy lifestyles....but then we go home and cry over the bills that are owing and stay up late trying to figure it all out. It all evens out I'm sure. Ranking things on obesity or body image only scratches the surface. I'd better go actually read this piece of garbage before I go any further. Are we supposed to high five or something here? That's why we smoke the most weed. It's all about having balance, maaaaan. On a serious note, I waited six months for a neurosurgeon to operate three years ago, and am waiting three months now for a general surgeon. It's not as bad as 14 months, though definitely not remotely on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Psst Deb. Not everyone in BC lives in Vancouver.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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