Local Health Statistics & Resources

Local Health Statistics Related to Physical Activity

  • Brant County residents have lower physical activity levels compared to the rest of Ontario, according to the 2006 Canadian Community Health Status Survey
  • 95% of students in the Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk area were not achieving the daily requirements of 30 minutes of vigorous activity, while 75% were spending 3 or more hours per day engaged in sedentary activities such as watching TV or playing computer or video games according to the 2003 Student Health Survey
  • Overall, 35% of Brant residents were at highest or significant risk of chronic disease, obesity and premature death from cardiovascular disease based on physical activity level (according to data collected in Brantford and Brant County from 2003-2006)

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