Physical Activity

Physical activity reduces the risk of premature morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases, like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type II diabetes. Physical activity also lowers the risk for obesity, which is another known chronic disease risk factor. There are many other benefits of physical activity in addition to aiding in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as, reducing anxiety and stress, increasing physical fitness, improved confidence and self-esteem and lengthening of independence later in life.

The following pages give a picture of the physical activity habits of the Simcoe Muskoka population:

Childhood Physical Activity

Youth Physical Activity

Adult Physical Activity