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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Jul 29, 2011
The latest Statistics Canada figures show smoking rates are fairly stable. In 2010, 20.8 per cent of Canadians aged 12 and over — about six million people — were smokers. Five years ago, there were 5.9 million smokers or 22 per cent of the population. In 2003, 23 per cent of Canadians aged 12 or older, smoked… In 2001, 73 per cent of youth said they never smoked cigarettes. In 2005, the percentage rose to 82 per cent. This finding is key because most smokers start before age 18, and research shows that it is rare for adults to take up smoking.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
About two-thirds of deaths in Canada are due to chronic diseases, many of which – like heart disease and many cancers – can be prevented through healthier lifestyles and healthier communities.
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