Canadian health minister Ujjal Dosanjh and minister of state (public health) Dr Carolyn Bennett have recognized the need to take action to address the significant public health threat caused by obesity in Canada.
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“Obesity is a very serious and complex issue that requires collaboration to address,” said Dosanjh. “We are committed to intensive action on an integrated strategy on healthy living and chronic disease.”
Data confirms that obesity rates in Canada have nearly doubled among adults and nearly tripled among children over the past 25 years. Serious health risks are associated with overweight and obesity including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.
“Encouraging and supporting healthy weights will require cooperative action across all sectors and levels of government,” said Bennett. “Social, economic, physical and environmental factors must be addressed to create environments that will support Canadians in making healthy choices.”
The government of Canada will continue to work closely with provinces and territories, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders to help better understand the complexities of obesity and find solutions that enable Canadians to choose healthier diets and include more physical activity in their lifestyles.
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By GlobalDataBudget 2005 provides C$300m (US$244m) over five years to encourage healthy living and to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. The integrated strategy focuses on promoting health and preventing disease through healthy eating and physical activity. It will address the conditions that lead to unhealthy eating, physical inactivity and unhealthy weights.
