Physical Activity

Increased physical activity diminishes the risk of chronic diseases like type II diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. According the Taking Action to Prevent Chronic Disease report published by Public Health Ontario, it is estimated that physical inactivity cost the province of Ontario $0.9 billion in direct health care costs and $2 billion in indirect costs in 2011.   

This HealthSTATS section has data on the following:  

• Adult Physical Activity
• Youth Physical Activity 
• Youth Screen Time