Chronic Illness Management in British Columbia

Running head: CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
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1CHRONIC ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Chronic illness management
British Columbia
British Columbia has been found to be the healthiest province of Canada. According to
statistics it has reported lowest rates of cancer, nervous system, lung disease, heart disease and
has by far the lowest rate of diabetes. Intact B.C has scored an A for better life expectancy,
premature mortality and self-reported health. The smoking rates of British Columbia is as low as
15.8 % and has by far been recorded as the lowest as compared to the other province of Canada
(British Columbia Healthy Eating Population Health Survey, 2013). The rates of the physical
activity are higher and the consumption of the fruits and vegetables especially the super foods
are higher. Consumption of the organic food has found to be much higher. The province abounds
in fruits, vegetables, nuts and fishes that not only covers the domestic market but are also been
exported to global markets. As per the British Columbia healthy eating survey, (36.7 %) of the
B.C population have reported that they consume fruits and vegetables for five times daily. This
health indicator is a sensible substitution for good health. Females (44.8%) are more likely to
consume fruits and vegetables than the males (British Columbia Healthy Eating Population
Health Survey, 2013).
The local production of the food in B.C has helped to reduce the environmental and the
carbon footprint, promoting economic feasibility of cultivation and food division. The British
Columbia Agricultural plan -Growing a Healthy Future for B.C. Families has outlined 23
strategies for causing a diversification of the food industry. Food policies has been introduced at
all levels of the government to promote healthy eating. For example the Kamloops food policy