Building a Vibrant Community for Optimal Health and Prosperity

Lets talk about Growing a vital and healthy community Optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health do not occur in isolation but are a result of all aspects of an individual s life: Education, food security, prosperity, active living, and access to supportive health systems Education Greater knowledge = greater ability to make healthy choices More education = Higher health literacy = better food choices Higher education Better employment Better benefits Provision of sick time Prosperity Food security Able to afford healthy food Higher income = Better access to health resources & less financial stress Access to healthy food = better diet Able to navigate resources & services Less stress Better Health Higher income = able to afford recreation & more time for leisure Access to nutritious food = prevention and treatment of illness Better mental health Healthy weights More active individuals = healthier individuals = reduced burden on healthcare system Health Systems Active Living Better health supports = better preventive and treatment care An active life = lower rate of chronic disease Created by Brant County Health Unit. For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org

Lets talk about Prosperity Intention: People and communities to prosper Key areas of focus: Income security, housing assistance, and having a safe place to live How are we doing? 63% feel it is safe to walk alone at night in their neighbourhood (KPS, 2012) Ontario: 71.8% 57% want to be more involved in making their community safer (Safe Brantford Report, 2016) 66% say addressing risk is key (Safe Brantford Report, 2016) 51% vs. 12% of 5-year old children are vulnerable in at least one area of development based on family income: below $17,000 vs. above $100,000 (EDI & KPS, 2012) 5thin Canada Brantford has the 5th highest auto theft rate in Canada (Macleans, 2010) $58,392 Average after-tax household income (NHS, 2011; Population 15+) Ontario: $71,523 $14.85 the living wage for Brantford, the hourly rate at which a household can meet its basic needs (BCHU, 2014) 13.4% of individuals 12+ are not satisfied with life (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 9% 15.6% aware of local safety programs (Safe Brantford Report, 2016) Income has declined from 2007-2014 (CCHS, 2007-14) Safety needs -Youth service coordination -Mental health service coordination -Opportunities for residents to participate (Safe Brantford Report, 2016) 15% of the population has an after-tax income below the low income cut-off (NHS, 2011) Ontario: 13.9% $30,760 Average after-tax individual income (NHS, 2011; Population 15+) Ontario: $35, 249 Created by Brant County Health Unit (April 2017). For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org

Lets talk aboutEducation Intention: Everyone has the skills and education to be successful in work, learning, and life Key areas of focus: High school graduation, integrated school curriculum, equitable education, optimize potential How are we doing? 15% of the population aged 25-64 does not have a high school diploma (NHS, 2011) are vulnerable in at least one area of development (EDI, 2015) Ontario: 29.4% 23% of parents are able to modify work hours to accommodate child care needs (KPS, 2012) Ontario: 19.3% 38% of 5-year old children 55% 39% of the population aged 25-64 has a post- secondary certificate, diploma, or degree (NHS, 2011) Ontario: 64.8% of parents report that childcare is too expensive (KPS, 2012) Ontario: 41.6% 29% of Brant elementary schools are ranked in the bottom 10% of Ontario schools (Fraser Institute, 2016-17) Ontario: 10% 13.4% of individuals 12+ are not satisfied with life (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 9% 47% of the population of Ontario (16-65) have poor literacy skills (Level 2 or below) (PIAAC International Data Explorer, 2013) 53% of the population of Ontario (16-65) have poor numeracy skills (Level 2 or below) (PIAAC International Data Explorer, 2013) 61% of the population of Ontario (16-65) have poor computer skills (Level 2 or below) (PIAAC International Data Explorer, 2013) Created by Brant County Health Unit (Feb 2018). For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org

Lets talk about Health Systems Intention: To improve existing resources and promote inclusive and accessible services that extend beyond the traditional healthcare system Key areas of focus: Service utilization, integrated support systems, Affordable transportation How are we doing? 32% of students in Grades 7-12 report moderate-to-high psychological distress (OSDUHS, 2015) Ontario: 34% 30% of individuals 12+ report smoking (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 17.6% 15%* of students in Grades 7- 12 seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months) (OSDUHS, 2015) Ontario: 12.4% *use estimate with caution 18% of individuals 12+ consider their health to be poor or fair (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 11.7% 13.4% of individuals 12+ are not satisfied with life (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 9% 11% of individuals 12+ report having diabetes (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 7% 93% of individuals 12+ have a regular family doctor (CCHS, 2013-14) 34% of individuals 12+ report having one or more chronic health conditions (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 5.6% Created by Brant County Health Unit (April 2017). For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org

Lets talk aboutActive Living Intention: Healthy, active people who attain their fullest mental, spiritual, and physical potential Key areas of focus: Recreation and leisure, after-school programs, arts and culture How are we doing? 54% would benefit from a policy to enhance access to recreational programs for all (Active Grand, 2016) 32% of those aged 65+ report daily active leisure activities (CCHS, 2013-14) 61% of individuals 12+ report a strong or somewhat strong sense of community belonging (CCHS, 2013-14) Child Development Irrespective of income, music, arts, or drama = better social, emotional, and cognitive development in 5 year old children (EDI & KPS, 2012) 13.4% of individuals 12+ are not satisfied with life (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 9% 70% of students in Grades 7-12 use motorized transportation to get to school (car, bus, or taxi) (OSDUHS, 2015) Ontario: 73.4% 14% of Brant residents participated in a Parks and Recreation program during 2016 (Active Grand, 2016) 34% of children 12 and under meet physical activity guidelines (60 min, every day) (HKCC, 2016) 18-35 A gap in cultural programming exists for those aged 18-35 years (Brantford Cultural Audience Survey, 2015) 5 Top 5 cultural needs: Centralized online information high caliber music events professional live theatre children s programming mid-sized theatre (Brantford Cultural Audience Survey, 2015) 50% of those attending cultural events are 50+ years of age (Brantford Cultural Audience Survey, 2015) 45% of individuals are characterized as inactive during their leisure time (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 46.3% 3 Top 3 barriers to cultural participation: Lack of time Don t know what s going on Timing of events (Brantford Cultural Audience Survey, 2015) 500m Residents who live within 500m of a trail walk, bike, run, and roller blade more than those living further (BCHU, 2015) Created by Brant County Health Unit (April 2017). For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org

Lets talk about Food Security Intention: Access to healthy, affordable food for all within a sustainable food system Key areas of focus: Affordable food, quality nutrition, sustainable food systems How are we doing? 25,000 The number of farms lost in Ontario over the last 20 years (Ontario Food Nutrition Strategy report) 5% 2520 the average number of individuals who access the food bank every month (Brantford Food Bank, 2017) of Ontario s land is suitable for agriculture (OFA, 2013) 93% of elementary and secondary schools offer a school food program due to identified need (53/57 schools; BFFT, 2017) 184kg Of solid food is wasted by each Canadian, each year (Statistics Canada, 2008) 70% of the Canadian grocery market is dominated by four retail giants = exclusion of local producers (Barndt, 2008) $31billion cost of food wasted in Canada each year (Gooch et al., 2014) $204.19 The weekly cost to purchase nutritious food for a family of four (BCHU, 2015) 66% of individuals 12+ consume less than 5 fruits and vegetables per day (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 61.2% 12%* of households report moderate to severe food insecurity (CCHS, 2013-14) *use estimate with caution 13.4% of individuals 12+ are not satisfied with life (CCHS, 2013-14) Ontario: 9% 51% of students in Grades 7-12 do not consume breakfast every day on school days (OSDUHS, 2015) Ontario: 47.7% 22% of students in Grades 7-12 report going to bed hungry due to insufficient food in the house (OSDUHS, 2015) Ontario: 23.5% Created by Brant County Health Unit (April 2017). For more information, contact us at healthequity@bchu.org