IS YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?
LEARN HOW YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH
PARKS and RECREATION
People who live in walkable neighbourhoods that have parks with pathways, sports fields and playgrounds provide opportunities to stay active have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases including diabetes, heart diseases, and some cancers.
HEAT ISLANDS
Some areas in urban centres can experience higher temperatures for longer periods because they lack trees and vegetation to cool them and are built with heat absorbing materials, leading to increased risk of heat-related health effects.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES
People who live near a wide range of stores, services and entertainment options tend to drive less, walk or cycle more, have lower body weights and reduced risks of heart disease and diabetes.
AIR and NOISE POLLUTION
One in three Canadians live near a major road that cars, trucks and buses use. Prolonged exposure to air and noise pollution can impact chronic cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses.