The State of the Region’s Health 2005 report focuses on overweight and obesity in adults, conditions that are known to reduce quality of life, increase morbidity and lead to premature death. This report describes factors contributing to overweight and obesity in Canada, Ontario and Peel region, including: data about overweight, obesity and selected health consequences. In addition, obesity prevention strategies are described.

This report includes the following sections and chapters:

• Message from the Medical Officer of Health (PDF 19KB, 1 page)
• Table of Contents (PDF 185KB, 1 page)
• List of Figures and Tables (PDF 22KB, 1 page)
• Introduction (PDF 86KB, 1 page)

• Overweight and Obesity – an Overview (Chapter 1)
• Overweight and Obesity in Canada (Chapter 2)
• Overweight and Obesity in the Region of Peel and Ontario (Chapter 3)
• Selected Overweight- and Obesity-Related Health Disorders (Chapter 4)
• Factors Contributing to Overweight and Obesity (Chapter 5)

• Summary (PDF 20KB, 2 pages)
• Peel Health Facts (PDF 33KB, 5 pages)
• Data Sources, Methods and Limitations (PDF 28KB, 3 pages)
• References (PDF 38KB, 3 pages)

A complete copy of the report is available in PDF format: State of the Region's Health 2005. (PDF 1MB, 52 pages)

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